Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 294 of the 1947 volume:

' i - - ,,, •. • • ,,|-M| - S t : -■ f  ■ m ■% ' m- ' ' ' '  ' ' i yyujf 0% TiJe tenti ' Tftic U M I, 1 f f I % Mm t947 PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN SOLD STAFF WESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN NORMAN W. WILLIAMS EDITOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER WAHS C. JOHNSON BUSINESS MANAGER THIS, the forty-second edition of the annual publication, BROWN AND GOLD, has, as its purpose, a oneness of effort and Interest, of and for, the student body. Without the students ' Ideas and ideals our BROWN AND GOLD would not function. Through the staff of the BROWN AND GOLD flows a cross section of your thoughts and desires which are collectively represented at the end of the school year, by our annual. If these representations satisfy you, the planning and toil of the staff have been successful. Our theme is evident, ON WESTERN MICHIGAN, and In future years, as now, we will be proud to say that this 1947 BROWN AND GOLD anticipated the growth and greatness of Western Michigan College, which we attended. NORMAN W. WILLIAMS, Editor — 1947 Brown and Gold ' 0 7 Je tefut IKcc O m ' Kanley Park. Home of future Western At the close of another school year at Western we unfold the pages of the year ' s events. They have been recorded with the hope of bringing back to memory some of the highlights that have made 1947 a memorable year, of the friends and acquaintances you have met, as well as the experiences you have shared in the spirit of Western. Western is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. While stressing its primary purpose, the professional preparation of teachers, it also provides increasing oppor- tunities for those students who desire training for other vocations or professions. Along with this personnel change, we also see a physical change in view for Western. The first aerial view gives the approximate location of the proposed campus, expanding The addition to the Administration Building will help provide more adequate teaching facilities. Much needed space for the maintenance staff is provided by the addition to the industrial Arts Building. It Is Western ' s first complete post-war building. west of where it now is. At the present time some of this proposed area is being used for the Veterans ' Trailer Camp, only temporarily to accommodate veterans and their wives. Some of the shortage will be relieved by the housing units now completed for veterans and their families, also located in this new campus area. A large addition to the Industrial Arts Building has been completed and is now In use. This addition has been anticipated for quite some time by the maintenance staff to whom this space had been assigned. Much of It Is being used for store room and supplies. Another addition is that to the administration building. The driveway on the side of the building has been filled in, and the building is being connected to the Training School. Rooms will be made from this additional space and used according to the need. Another change on the hilltop noticed at the beginning of the fall term was that of the parking lot. With a greater number of cars on campus, parking became quite a serious problem. As a remedy the lawn on the hilltop was dug up, the drive widened and converted into parking space. This year has brought to Western its largest enrollment In the history of the school. Classrooms have been crowded, an extra half-day of classes added, as well as a 10 Parking space has been helped consider- ably by the enlargement of the campus parking system. The unprecedented in- crease In enrollment at Western being the cause. Architectural drawing of Western ' s new million dollar classroom building, now under construction. CL ; ' ; ROOM UILDIHG fuller schedule during the day in order to accommodate as many students as possible. To prevent this from happening aga in in the future, a million dollar classroom building is being built. It is located in the new section of the campus, and it is planned that such departments as art, occupational therapy, chemistry, physics, and home economics will be moved into this building. With its modern equipment and spacious room it will prove to be a great asset to the campus. The Arcadia Brook Country Club House which has already been used as a men ' s dormitory during the housing shortage is now a permanent building on Western ' s Campus. With many alterations this will become a convenient dining hall as well as a faculty club house. Those who leave the hilltop this year will remember Western as being small and with most of its buildings on the hill. However, those who are staying are in the midst of a changing college, and we are looking in the future toward the new section of campus. As always, Western is once again moving toward better and bigger things One of Western ' s new faculty apartment buildings, at present under construction at Kanley Park. ■■ W l ' lll ' i tA Wl. : oUe The Arcadia Brook Country Club House which has already be dormitory during the housing shortage is now a permanent bu Campus. With many alterations this will become a convenient d a faculty club house. Those who leave the hilltop this year will remember Western as I most of its buildings on the hill. However, those who are stay! of a changing college, and we are looking in the future toward campus. As always. Western is once again moving toward bette One of Western ' s new faculty apartment buildings, at present under constr ONE o the most attractive scenes one sees while driving on the streets of Kalamazoo is the building shown above and its surroundings which appeal to the aesthetic sense oi beauty. The building is the symbol of Western Michigan College to those who gaze at it. The white pillars might be said to represent the past because they are stable and will never change; the offices, the present, because the systems or methods progress according to the times; and the landscape the future. The landscape is continually being altered malting the value greater and the scene lovelier. So should be the lives of those who attend Western. The Administration building Is also the starting point of the great circuit of buildings referred to as Western ' s hilltop campus. 15 FROM THE PRESIDENT THE subject of the 1947 volume of the Brown and Gold is a vital one in the history of Western Michigan College. The staff of the Brown and Gold is to be congratulated on the interesting and attractive manner in which the events and p3rsonalities are recorded. This has been a banner year of many firsts at Western. For the first ti.ne the college enrollment has exceeded 4000 and, for that matter, 3000 students. This year marks the top in the number of new faculty members added to the staff. It is the first year in which the number of men enrolbd greatly exceeds the number of women. It Is the first year in which the number of new students admitted exceeds the number previously enrolled. For the first time the non-teaching curricuiar interests of students exceeds the interests of those preparing to teach; for the first time in the history of the college, the number of freshman students exceeds the number in all other classes combined. 1946-47 also marks great changes in the physical facilities of the campus. At least 25 acres of the campus were covered this year with temporary housing facilities for 800 students and their families. Really active work was begun on utilization of the new campus area; the erection of five temporary classroom buildings with a total floor area of 40,000 square feet was begun; a new maintenance building was completed; an extension and remodelling of the elementary and high school was begun; two new faculty apartment buildings providing 32 apartments for members of the staff were completed; Arcadia House was extended and remodelled to provide additional dining facilities for faculty and students; a new million dollar classroom building to house physics, chemistry, occupational therapy, art, and home economics is well under way. These are among the firsts on the campus at Western this year. Hence, the Brown and Gold most certainly records an interesting chapter in the history of the college. DR. WYNAND WICHERS Western Michigan is proud of its vice-president, Dr. Wichers, for he has labored long and hard this year. He is one of the many we have to thank for the promised growth of our campus, and for many other new benefits he has helped the students in attaining. JOHN C. HOEKJE Mr. John C. Hoekje, Dean of Administration, always has time and interest for student activities and student problems. His keen ability is ever valuable to the welfare of our school. With the increasing enrollment he has been busier than ever, but his interest still lies with the students and he never is too busy to hear any plans or suggestions. LEONARD SERNANT OR GEORGE H. HILLIARD ADMINISTRATION Mr. Leonard Gernant is the assistant registrar. He supervises the rceord ' s office, where grades are recorded and scholastic matters are attended to. In addition to this he helps the Dean of Administration with the many and varied problems concerning the student enrollment. Dr. George H. Milliard, director of Student Personnel and Guidance, and his counseling staff, are the ones that the students turn to in acquainting themselves with Western and what is expected of them while they are here. All students are treated with individual concern, and are able to obtain guidance and advice throughout their college careers. Dr. Elmer H. Wilds, director of the Graduate Division and Summer Sessions, assists and encourages students to plan further in their education. He also directs the administration of the summer session and plans assemblies, special programs and other features for the campus. Dr. Lofton V. Burge, director of the training schools and placement bureau, is well-known to every student teacher at Western. He aids in securing future teaching jobs and gives needed advice concerning teaching problems and first year teaching experience. DR. ELMER H. WILDS DR. LOFTON V. BURGE Mrs. Bertha S. Davis, Dean of Women, Is person- ally Interested In the welfare of every woman student on campus. She shows this dally in her contact with the students as she helps them with their questions and problems. She is also very active in social organization on the campus and has furthered it in every way possible. Mr. Ray C. Pellett, Dean of Men, found himself with one of the biggest jobs on campus this year, that of finding places for all the men returning to school this year, and helping guide the veterans with their other problems. He is everyone ' s friend and is always willing to help in any way possible. ea 20 EiltOli Standing: Erv Kercher, president: Watts Johnson, representative. Seated: Elaine Eddy, representative; Lois VanEclc, treasurer: Dixie Lee Staf- ford, representative; Barbara Bowman, secretary; Harold Gensichen, vice- president. WITHIN these next pages lies the final recorded chapter of the Class of 1947. It is an unusual and outstand- ing class in many ways. Its ranks are composed of men who began their college careers five, six, seven, and even eight years ago, only to have them interrupted by the chaos of World War II. It numbers among its members women who left college to marry, only to return and finish their work with their husbands. It is a composite class made up of those, who despite the upheaval of world conflict, were determined to complete their unfinished education In an effort to better enable themselves to handle the problems con- fronting a post-war world. Thus It is a class with a broader vision and clearer judgment gained from the rich experience of five unusual and trying years. It Is a class that has shown understanding and ambition in both its academic and social activities. To advise and guide it through their last year at Western, the class of 1947 selected as Its sponsors, Dr. William Brown and Professor Herbert Slusser, two of Western ' s most popular and loved professors of the English Department. Under the leadership of Ervin Kercher, president; Harold Gensichen, vice-president; Barbara Bowman, secretary; Lois VanEck, treasurer; and ably represented on Student Council by Dixie Lee Stafford, Elaine Eddy and Watts Johnson, representatives, the class carried out successfully, and took part in, many Interesting and worthwhile activities. Proud of their accomplishments, as a group and as individuals, during the past five years, appreciative of the opportunity to finish their schooling and anxiously awaiting the day when they will take their places In a world full of complex problems and highly competitive fields of endeavor, they look toward the future with hope. SENIOR CLASS 22 Anderson Alaria Arlnlc Alquist Ash Anderson Austin ALARIA, ROSEMARY, Grand Rapids. Michigan, Academy. P. E. A.. Modern Dance, Omega Chi Gamma. ALQUIST. ROBERT. Quinnesec, Michigan, I. A. U., Newman Club. ANDERSON, BEVERLY. JEAN. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Early El Club. ANDERSON. SHIRLEY. Holland. Michigan. Soc. Club. ARINK, ESTHER, Kalamazoo. Michigan, Soc. Club. ASH. PHYLLIS, Dowagiac, Michigan, Women ' s League Cabinet, Women ' s Glee Club, Home Ec Club, International Relations Club. AUSTIN. LOIS. Grand Haven. Michigan, Brown Gold, Student Council officer. Senate. BABCOCK. GENE. Frultport, Michigan. Pre Law Club. Sigma Tau Gamma. BADGLEY, MARY, Kansas City. Mo . BAKER. MARGARET, Rockford. Michigan, Women ' s Glee Club, College Choir. BAUER. LEONA, Richvill ' e. Michigan, Earl El Club, Gamma Delta. Omega Chi Gamma. BELDEN NORRINE, Allegan, Michigan. Kappa Delta Pi, Art Club. Theta Pi Alpha. BENDER, DON, Grand Rapids. Michigan, Men ' s Union, Student Council, Basketball. BENNETT, JANE, Ravenna, Michigan, Band, Women ' s Glee Club. BENNETT. MARIBETH. Sigma Tau Chi, YWCA, Country Life Club. Omega Chi Gamma. BERGMAN, REX, Sand Lake, Michigan, I. A. U. BIGELOW, JEROME. Bangor. Michigan, Science Club, Kappa Rho Sigma. BISHOP, ROBERT, Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sigma Tau Gamma. Student Council. BISHOP. VIRGINIA, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Babcock Bennett Badgley Bennett Baker Bergman Bauer Bigelow Belden Bishop Bender Bishop 23 SENIORS Bishop Brannick Bif+enbender Brennan Bloom Brenner Burns Crossley Cdildghdn Crossley BISHOlP, WILLIAM, Kalamazoo, Michigan. BITTENBENDER. DONALD, Kalamaioo, Michigan, Vels WINKLE, BETH, Plerson. Michigan. Country Life Club, Art Club, Omega Chi Gamma, Women ' s League igan. Academy, Omega Chi Gamma, Pre-Med Club, In+er-Sororlty Council. BOYCE, GERRY, Pontiac. PATRICIA, Jackson. Michigan. Senate. BRENNAN, NEIL. Wakefield, Michigan. Vets Club. BRENNER, BRISBIN. PEARL, Ravenna. Michigan, French Club. BROWN, BEVERLY, Bentor Harbor, Michigan, Rapids, Michigan. Omega Delta Phi. BUCKHAM. BEVERLY. Grand Rapids. Michigan. Sigma Tau Council President. Sigma Tau Gamma, Herald. BURNS, HELENE. Mt. Morris, Michigan, Players. Classical Club. CALLAGHAN. MARY. Women ' s CARPENTER. ALICE, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sociology Club. Psychology Forum. CASE. MARY. WALTER, Detroit, Michigan. Zeta Delta Epsllon, Vets Club. CLARKE, JANE, Berrien Springs. Michigan. Grand Rapids, Michigan. Women ' s Glee Club, Sociology Club. CROOK, FRANK, Parchment, Michigan, Michigan, Pi Kappa Rho, Omega Chi Gamma. Glee Club, Orchestra. CUMMINGS, MARY JANE, Deutsche Vereln. DANIELSON, VIRGINIA. Zeeland, Michigan, Later El, FTA, YWCA. DAVIS. CY, Student Council, Senate, Early El, FTA. DeVRIES, JANET, Kalamazoo, Michigan. DeYOUNG, HAROLD Theta PI Alpha, Sigma Tau Chi. DUNCAN, COLLEEN (CLONEY), Kalamazoo, Michigan, Senate, Campbell Cummlngs Carpenter Curtis Case Danielson Chinnow Davis 24 Boft Brisbrn Boezwinkle Brown Boughner Brown Bowman Brown Boyce Buckham Boyce Burgoyne Club. BLOOM, GRACE. Kalamazoo. Michigan. BOTT. ROBERT, Rochester, New York. BOEZ- Cabinel. BOUGHNER, WILLIAM. Kalamaioo, Michigan. BOWMAN. BARBARA, Kalamaioo, Mich- Michigan, Sociology Club. BOYCE, ROBERT. Highland Park. Michigan, Vets Club. BRANNICK, WILMA, French Club, Newman Club. Omega Chi Gamma. International Relations, Science Club. Pre-Med Club, Science Club. BROWN, GRACE, Wheeler, Michigan. BROWN, MELVIN, Grand Chi, Theta Pi Alpha. Home Ec Club, Herald. BURGOYNE. ROBERT, Berrien Springs, Michigan, Student Glee Club, Later El. CAMPBELL. ANTOINETTE, Grand Rapids. Michigan, YWCA, Science Club. Three Rivers, Michigan. CHINNOW. BETTY, Grand Rapids. Michigan, OT Club. CHOJNOWSKI, CLINE. MARIAN, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Omega Chi Gamma, Zeta Tau Alpha. COOK. PHYLLIS Band. CROSSLEY, ADRIAN, MorancI, Michigan, Omega Delta Phi. CROSSLEY, JOAN, Kalamazoo, Otsego, Michigan, Sigma Tau Chi. CURTIS, NELSON, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Le Cercle Francais, Der Jackson, Michigan, lAU, YMCA. DEAN. PHYLLIS, Coldwater, Michigan. Women ' s League Cabinet, Grand Rapids. Michigan. DOERING, JANET. Kalamaioo, Michigan. Herald, Omega Chi Gamma, Sigma Tau Chi, Women ' s League Cabinet. Chojnowski Dean Clarke DeVries Ctine DeYoung Cook Doering Crook Duncan 25 Dunkelberger Finch Eddy Flynn Eddy Fox Edmonds Frisch Edward Fulton Eikenhout Goff DUNKELBERGER, RICHARD. Bangor, Michigan, Tan Kappa Alpha. Theta Chi Delta. EDDY, Michigan. Swimming Club. EDMONDS. LOREN. Mason. Michigan, W Club, Vandercook Hall Later El. EVERHART. DOUGLAS, Three Rivers, Michigan, Student Council, Players, Sigma Tau Club, Vandercook Hall Council. FELIX, LILLIAN, Dearborn, Michigan! FTA. FINCH, JETTA, St. NAOMI, Kalamaioo, Michigan, Academy, Kappa Rho Sigma, Science Club, Pre-Med Club. FRISCH, Delta, Glee Club, Choir. GOFF, HELEN, Battle Creek, Michigan, Campus Religious Committee. Sigma, 5-12 Club. GREENHOE, DOROTHY, Schoolcraft, Michigan, Early El Club. GUARDIA, ELENA, LaVas, Bolivia, YWCA. HACKLEY, DONNA JEAN, Kalamaioo, Michigan, Michigan, Track, Vets Club. HALE, HOWARD, Richland, Michigan. HALL, FRANK, Grand Rapids, Cabinet. HARPER, PAT, Delton, Michigan, Early El. HASKINS, HELEN, Pontiac, Michigan, Players, Home Ec Club. HENDRIKSEN, WILLIAM. Kalamaioo, Michigan, Newman Club. HEVER, RICHARD, ELEANOR, Lansing, Michigan, Women ' s Glee Club, Earl El. HOWE, MARIAN, Grand Rapids, Mich- HUIZENGA, ROBERT, Kalamaioo, Michigan, Herald staff, French club. Psychology Forum. HULBERT, Sigma Tau Chi. JOHNSON, WATTS C, Princeton, Illinois, Student Council, College Choir, Brown logy Club. KEARNEY, MARY, Muskegon Heights, Michigan, O.T. Club. KEEGAN, ALBERT, New Guardia Houston Hackley Howard Hagelshaw Howe Hale Huiienga Hall Huizenqa 26 SENIORS Everharf Grable Falony Grabner Felix Sreenhoe ELAINE. St. Clair. Michigan, Senate. Student Council. Brown Gold. EDDY. KATHRYN, Douglas Council. EDWARD. PHYLLIS. Sigma Tau Chi, FTA. EIKENHOUT, LOIS. Grand Rapids. Michigan. Gamma, Psychology Forum. FALONY. AL. Muskegon Heights. Michigan. Omega Delta Phi, Vets Johns. Michigan. OT Club. FLYNN. WILLIAM. Kalamazoo. Michigan. Omega Delta Phi. FOX. ROBERT, Peekslcill. New York. Philosophical Forum. FULTON. PAUL, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Theta Chi GRABLE. SHIRLEY. St. Joseph. Michigan. GRABNER. CLEM, Fort Wayne. Indiana. Kappa Rho Academy, Pre-Med Club. Der Deutsche Verein, Science Club. HAGELSHAW. ROBERT. Battle Creek. Michigan. Philosophy Club. HAMMOND, PENNY, Alma, Michigan, OT Club. Women ' s Leaue Art Club, FTA. HAWKINS. BARBARA, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Senate. Women ' s League Cabinet. Kalamazoo. Michigan, Psychology Forum. HOUSTON, ROY, Coldwater, Michigan. HOWARD igan. Science Club. Dorm Council. HUIZENGA, FLORENCE, Kalamazoo. Michigan, Senate. Players. CHARLES R., Niles, Michigan, Religious Comm., Student Council. JENKINS, JOAN, Niles, Michigan, Gold, Pre-Law, Band. KANE, VIRGINIA, Rogers City, Michigan, International Relations Club. Socio- York, New York, Alpha Tau Omega, 5-12 Club. Hammond Hulbert Harper Jenkins Haskins Johnson Hawkins Kane Hendriksen Kearney Hever Keegan 27 SENIORS Lymburner Meadows KERCHER. ERVIN, Camden, Michigan, Sigma Tau Gamma, Kappa Rho Sigma, President Senior CARLTON, Kalamazoo, Michigan, International Relations Club. KINGSCOTT, .PAT, Kalamazoo. Mich- Michigan. KNOLL, MARY JEAN, Grand Rapids, Michigan. KREUZE, NELSON, L, Holland, Mich- Country Life Club. KYSER, CARROLL E., Lowell, Michigan, W Club, Vandercoolc Hall Council, Michigan. LEWIS, LUELLA, Traverse City, Michigan, Pre-Med Club. LEWIS, MILDRED, Kalamazoo, Club. LOVERIN, LAURAJANE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Early El, Band. LUNDEEN, DALE, Kalama- Alpha Psi, Track. LYMBURNER, CAROL, Sparta, Michigan. MacLEOD, MARY, Ann Arbor, Michigan, OT. McCULLY, JOSEPH, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Omega Delta Phi. McLAUGHLIN, BARBARA, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Omega Chi Gamma. MATTEO, ALICE, Muskegon, Michigan. MATTIMORE, ROSEMARIE, ROSLYN, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Gamma Delta, Home Ec Club. MENINGA, BENJAMIN, Kalamazoo, LaPorte, Indiana, choir, band, FTA. MILLS, ELIZABETH, Holland, Michigan, Omega Chi Gamma, MOERDYK, GLEN, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Herald. MOODY, LAWRENCE, Holland, Michigan, Men ' s MORRISON, MARSHAL, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Pre-Med Club. MORRISON, THELMA, Kalamazoo, Chi Gamma. MULLINS, JEANNE, Benton Harbor. Michigan. NEWTON, SHIRLEY, Kalamazoo, 28 Kingscott Lewis Kipfer Lewis Kolkema Lockrow Knoll Loverin Kreuie Lundeen Knu+h Lyles Clas s, Student CounciL KERR, PRISCILLA J., South Haven, Michigan, Sigma Tau Chi. KING, gan, Omega Chi Gamma. KIPFER, JAMES F., Kalamazoo, Michigan. KOLKEMA. DORIS, Fremont igan. Country Life Club. Kappa Delta Pi, FTA. KNUTH, VESTA BACHMAN, St. Joseph. Michigan, lAU. LEUTHOLT2, CARLTON. Manistee. Michigan, 5-12 Club. LEVINE. MAURICE. Mt. Clemens, N lichigan. O.T. Club. LOCKROW. EMERSON L.. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sigma Tau Gamma, Vets [GO, Michigan, Omega Delta Phi. LYLES, KENNETH, South Haven, Michigan, Gamma Delta. Kappa acMILLAN, BARBARA, Petoskey. Michigan, Kappa Delta Pi, Arista. YV CA, Early El, Orchestra, •viichigan. Kappa Delta Pi, Omega Chi Gamma, Le Cercle Francais. McQUEENEY, LOIS, Kalamazoo, alamazoo, Michigan, Pi Kappa Rho, Le Cercle Francais. Omega Chi Gamma. Early El. MEINEL, vlichigan. MEYERS, SHIRLEY ANN, Coldwater, Michigan, Senate. French Club. MEADOWS. HELEN. French Club. MINNARD, BETTY, Kalamazoo. Michigan, Sociology Club, Omega Chi Gamma. Union Board. Choir, Varsity Choir. MONROE, EVELYN. Three Rivers, Michigan, Glee Club, Choir. Vlichlgan, Artlsta, Art Club, Players. MORTON, JOANNE, Kalamazoo. Michigan, Art Club, Omega Michigan, Theta PI Alpha. Matteo Morrison Mattimore Morrison Meinel Morton Menlnga Mullins Meyers Newton NIccum Pavloski Oaster Pelegrin Oelrich Pennington OhI Percival Ongley Perez O ' Shaughnessy Perrin NICCUM, JAMES, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Brown Gold. OASTER, VELMA, Bellevue, Michigan, AH Club, International Relations Club, Country Life Club. ONGLEY, BETTY LEE, Kalamazoo, Michigan, W Club, Vandercook Hall Council, Newman Club, Football. PARKS, ETHEL, Chicago, Illinois, PEA, PAULSEN, FAYETTA, Muskegon, Michigan, PEA, Women ' s League Cabinet, Intervarsity Fellowship. Green Bay, Wisconsin, OT Club. PENNINGTON, LOREN, Berrien Springs, Herald. PERCIVAL, Club. PERRIN, WESLEY, Rockford, Michigan, Vets Club. PERSING, EDITH, Sparta, Michigan, ANITA, Muskegon, Michigan, Tau Kappa Alpha, Debate, Players. PETERSON, VICTOR, Bear Lake, Michigan, Psychology Forum, FTA. PHILLIPS, JOHN, Detroit, Herald, French Club, College Choir. PINE, ANN, Dayton, Ohio, OT Club, YWCA. PLOUGH, Michigan, Players, Brown Gold, FTA. PROUD, ELEANOR, Women ' s League Cabinet, Kappa Delta Phi, Players. PRINZING, GEORGE, Chelsea, Michigan. PUFFENBERGER, PHYLLIS, Eaton JOYCE, Comstock, Michigan, Players. REED, LOIS, Flint, Michigan, Orchestra, Early El, FTA. RIDDELL, Band, PEA. ROGERS, MARY LOU, Traverse City, Michigan, Newman Club, Sociology Club. RYAN, Michigan, Psylchology Forum, FTA, Players. SARGENT, CONNIE, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Tau Kappa Theta Pi Alpha. Peterson Phillips Phillips Pierce Pine Putney Reed Reed Riddell Roberts SENIORS Parks Persing Parrish Persing Paulsen Peterman Classical Club. OELRICH, CARL, Schaller. Iowa, 5-12 Club. OHL. EMERSON, Marne, Michigan, Academy, Pre-Med Club, Women ' s League Cabinet. O ' SHAUGHNESSY, TOM, Chicago. Illinois, Philosophy Forum. PARRISH. CLEVETA, Kalamaioo, Michigan, Theta Pi Alpha. Sigma Tau Chi. PAVLOSKI, DOLORES, Wayland, Michigan, Early El, FTA, International Relations. PELEGRIN, AGNES, RAYMOND, Plainwell. Michigan, Le Cercle Francais. PEREZ, SOFIA. Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, OT Academy, Pre-Med Club. PERSING, MAURICE, Sturgis, Michigan, Omega Delta Phi. PETERMAN, Michigan. PHILLIPS, VIRGINIA, Players, French Club. PIERCE, NAN, Otsego, Michigan JAMES. Kalamazoo, Michigan, Theta Chi Delta, Vefs Club. PRIMEAU, JEANNE, Musltegon, Rho Sigma, Theta Pi Alpha. Student Science Club. PRUIS, JOHN, Holland. Michigan, Omega Rapids, Michigan, OT Club. PUTNEY, BEVERLY, Hartford. Michigan. Country Life Club. REED, DOROTHY, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Early El. Sociology Club. ROBERTS. JEAN. Milo. Iowa. Choir, PATRICIA. Grand Rapids, Michigan. RUBY, JOHN, Roseville, Michigan. SACK, BILL. Kalamaioo, Alpha, Omega Chi Gamma, Players, Art Club. SAWMILLER, GLORIA, Allegan, Michigan, Art Club, Plough Rogers Primeau Ryan Proud Ruby Pruis Sack Priming Sargent Puffenberger Sawmiller 31 SENIORS S+elnlte Veen Huis Stephens Velesi SCHUTTER, HOWARD, Muskegon, Michigan, Debate. SCHUTTER, MARJORIE, Carbondale, Illinois, mazoo. Michigan, Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon. SEVREY. IRENE. Muskegon Heights. Michigan. Early SHELDON, RUTH, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Home Ec Club, Omega Chi Gamma. SHORT, WILLIAM, Club, Sigma Tau Chi, Academy, Newman Club, Arista, Tennis, Dorm Council. SLATER, RICHARD C, Youngstown. Ohio, OT Club, Omega Chi Gamma. SPAULDING, GLORIA, Battle Creek, Michigan, PEA, Omega Chi Gamma. STACKS, MARGARET, Detroit, Michigan, Home Ec Club. STAFFORD, STEFFENS, HARRY, Holland, Michigan, FTA. STEINKE, WILBUR, Sturgis, Michigan, Basketball. STEPHENS, CAROL, Charlevoix, Michigan, Omega Chi Gamma. STROME, MARGARET, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nurses Club. SWENSON, Kappa Delta Pi. THROOP, HAROLD, Rochester. Michigan, W Club. TIMMERMAN. LORRAINE, FTA, International Relations. VAN ECK, LOIS, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Senate, Omega Chi Gamma. Philosophical Forum. VELESZ, FRANK. Mancelona, Michigan. W Club, French Club. VUKELCH, Club. WAKEMAN. LYLE, Hamilton, Michigan, Country Life Club. WALDHERR, MARY, Sparta, Early El. WARNER, VONDA. Kalamazoo, Michigan, Women ' s Glee Club, FTA. WATERBURY, Early El. WATSON, JANE, Sturgis, Michigan, Early El. Stephenson Vukelich Stn Wa Swens Waken Szalcas Waldherr 32 Serrin Spaulding Sevrey Sprik shannon Stacks Sheldon Stafford Short Stalten Slapinsk; Steffens ome Ec Club. SCHWARTZ, HOWARD, HermansvMIe, Michigan. 5-12 Club. SERRIN, James, Kala- . SHANNON, BARBARA, Hastings, Michigan, Glee Club, College Choir, FTA, Players, Early El. HELDON. RUTH, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Home Ec Club, Omega Chi Gamma. SHORT, WILLIAMS, sllaire, Michigan, Philosophical Forum, Glee Club. SLAPINSKI, JEAN, Sparta, Michigan, French ew Buffalo, Michigan, W Club. SLUTZ, GLEN, Muskegon, Michigan, Glee Club. SMITH, EILEEN, gma Tau Chi, Academy. SPRIK, MAXINE, Plainwell, Michigan, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Kappa Rho, IXIE LEE, Senate, Student Council. STAKEN, MARCELLA, Shelby, Michigan, Newman Club. cademy. Home Ec Club. STEPHENSON, DORIS JUNE, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Art Club, FTA, LLIAN, Sawyer, Michigan, Art Club, Pi Kappa Rho. SZAKAS, MARGUERITE, Kalamazoo, Michigan, seland, Michigan. Later El, FTA, YWCA. VANDER LEEST, CLAUDIA. Grand Rapids, Michigan, AN HAITSMA, ETHEL. Grand Rapids, Michigan. VEEN HUlS, CERNELIA, Kalamazoo, Michigan, lATT, Ironwood, Michigan. WAGNER. DOROTHY, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Science Club, Pre-Med lichigan. Academy. Sociology Club. WALKER, FRANCES, Port Huron. Michigan, Classical Club, EVERLY, Detroit, Michigan, Earl El, FTA. WATERS, MARION, Fremont, Michigan, YWCA, FTA, Throop Walker Timmermdn Warner Vander Leest Wa+erbury Van Eck Waters Van Haitsma Watson 33 SENIORS WEDEL. REX. Jackson, Michigan. Country Life Club. WESTRATE. DONNA, Grand Rapids. Michigan. Brown Gold, Herald Slaff, Infer-Varsity. Debate. WHITMORE. LOIS, Kalamazoo. Michigan. Home Ec Club. WHITNEY, JANICE, Otsego, Michigan, Nurses Club. WILKIE, WILMER, St. Johns, Michigan, Sigma Tau Gamma, 5-12 Club, Vets Club. WILLEMS, MARGE, Portland. Michigan, PEA. Sociology Club. WILLIAMS, JEANNE. Kalamazoo, Michigan. Omega Chi Gamma. WILLIAMS, KATHLEEN. Kalamazoo. Michigan. Academy, Pre-Med Club. WILSON, JULIA, Bellevue, Mich- igan, Early El. FTA. ZINSER, FRANCIS, Detroit, Michigan, Student Council officer. Vets Club, Vandercoolt Dorm Council. Willcie Willems Williams Williams Wedel Westrate Whitmore Whitney Wilson Zins Dr. Sangren observes his tenth anniversary as president of Western Michigan College Slanding, Doug Everhart, repre- sentative; Dick Leahy, vice-presi- dent; Sitting, Ruth Feldman, secre- tary; Jean Knox, treasurer; Mags Wolgamood, representative, Happy Matheodakis, president; Stan Heldanus, representative. The members of the Junior class have a great deal to look back on and to remember. The year started off with a bang with the election of the class officers. Those elected were: Happy Matheodakis, president, Dick Leahy, vice president, Ruth Feldman, secretary, Jean Knox, treasurer, and Mags Walgamood, Doug Everhart, and Stan Heldanis as representatives. On January I I , the Junior Class sponsored the first formal dance of the year, the J Hop. With Ultramarine Ball as its title, exotic fish and beautiful mermaiids changed our ballroom into an under-sea kingdom. The co-chairmen of the dance were Marilyn Kurschner and Russ Fisher. The Junior-Senior Dinner Dance in May was sponsored by the Junior Class in collabor- ation with the Senior Class. It proved to be one of the best of these annual affairs ever to be held. To all of us this year has been something we will never forget, for this has been the first back to normal year since we ' ve been at Western. JUNIOR CLASS 35 Catherine Allen Benton Harbor Floyd A. Barber J Grand Rapids Jeanne Alwood Coloma Robert L. Barlcman Alma Priscilla Barnes Sault Ste. Marie Mary Blgelos Kalamaioo La Vone Billion St. Joseph Peter Bis Kalamazoo Shirley Blalocit Kalamazoo Charles Brown Benton Harbor Robert Collins Traverse City JUNIOR Nancy Britton Bangor Bonnie Champion White Cloud Barbara Ann Brown Flint Bet+y Coe Pon+Iac CLASS Margaret Bullocic Kalamazoo Carma Conrad Otsego Ruth Burns Ml. Morris Jane Cook South Bend, nd. Lois Cameron Detroit Valare Coolt Benton Harbor Thomas Coats Flint Frieda Correll Grand Haven Howard Courtney Plainwell Joan Crist Holly Beverly Cutting Paw Paw Chester Danqremond Hamilton Sidney DeBoer Kalamazoo Karol Decker St. Louis. Mo. Ruthmary DeHaan Edith DeRose Kalamazoo Lansing Lois Dethmers Grand Rapids Ardls Dodgson Kalamazoo Joan Elder Hart-ford J. Stewart Elder Hartford Earl Campbe Alpena Ruth Cooley Jackson Carol Elllnqer Hopkins Sara Emmick Holland Ruth Feldman Winnetka. III. Vance Ferguson Benton Harbor Jeanne Finan Port Austin Margaret Finley Detroit Russell Fisher Grand Haven Shirley Forbes Kalannazoo Barbara Freeman Grand Rapids Ellen Jane Funk Niles Arthur Gillespie Ann Arbor Florence Golden Benton Harbor Charlotte Grant Battle Creek Dorine Haab Ann Arbor Doris Henderson Rutherford, N.J. Harold Johns Kalamazoo JUNIOR Noreen Hamming Paula Harrington Margaret Hartman Herman Hawkins Stanley Heidanus Detroit Kalamazoo Holland Flint Kalamazoo Marion Holton Centerville Muriel Hopkins Holland James W. Hoy Owosso Bernard Jackson Cedar Springs Aldean Jarvis Saugatuck June Kers+en Three Oaks Richard KJshpaugh Baffle Creek Mary Knowles Highland Parle Doris Koch Ann Arbor Mariorie Koebel Berrien Springs Phyllis Kooistra Baffle Creek Geraldine Krusel Flint Carolina Kircher Katamaioo Joyce Knapper Richland Jeanne Knox Defroif Wilbur Kobielus Ladysmifh, Wise. James Koestner Kalamazoo Juul Krisfen Tonsberg, Norway Marilyn Kurschner Slencoe, Illinois Marilyn Heidenreich Marshall Evelyn Jenkins Muskegon Heights CLASS William L. Hodge Mary L. Hoebeke Carmen Holcomb Doris Hodeman Duane Holiday Vicksburg, Miss. Kalamazoo Eaton Rapids Elkhart Baffle Creek Betty Johnson Kalamazoo John Karnemaat Fremont Gerl Kees Rochester Charles Kerllkowske Allan Kerr St. Joseph Kalamazoo jp fricia Lake Niles Joan Lange Sodus Levereng LaRue Soufh Haven DIcIc Leahy Oak Park, Illinois Florence Leiand Kalamazoo Beatrice Lewis Battle Creek Patricia Lewis Somerset Center Ruth Llndeman Grand Rapids Francis Lindsay Cheboygan Myrtle Lovett Muskegon BeHy Lucit Margaret Luck Kalamazoo Three Rivers Jim Macltay Gage+own Ramona Manning Big Rapids Mary Alice Mllburn Kalamazoo Lee Outlay Detroit JUNIOR Agapy Ma+heodakis Lyn Maurer Hazel Park Three Rivers George McLaughlin Lillian Mepplelink Kalamazoo Holland f Virginia NIckon Dearborn Anne Oas Paw Paw Lynette Cell Benton Harbor BeHy Olds Hartford Grace Myers Algonac Shirley O ' Mara Coldwater CLASS Marjorie Miller Jackson Lucille Owens BaHleCreeIc Patricia Morrison Boston, Mass. Marilyn Palmer Port Huron Bruce Morrow Pefoskey Patricia Panil White Hall Maxine Pope Eau Claire Alice Pratt Battle Creek Marcille Pridgeon Reading Jeanette Ramthun Montague June Ranta Grand Rapids Kay Rasmussen Grand Rapids Willoann Rayburn M. Allyn Reed Jr. Ithaca Kalamazoo Wilta Reiser Albion Betty Rentner Calumet City Margaret Roof Climax Franklin Root Walkerville Jack Ryan Benton Harbor Jillone Sabo Comstock Yvonne Moshir Kalamazoo Lois ' Patterson Plainwell Suzanne Muehlelsen Milwaukee, Wis. Roberta Peterson Jackson Garnet-June Scales Muskegon Heights Phyllis Schonhurd Jackson Harriet Shepherd Kalamazoo Joyce Shouldice attle Creek Dorothy Jean Steele Wyandotte Kenneth Thornton Lawton Jaclcey Van Ha+tum Grand Rapids Carroll Vannaf+er Coopersville Phillip Weenlnk Kalamazoo Ralph Wells Kalamazoo Patricia Whiteside Niles Norman Williams Ann Arbor Carmen Wingeier Ionia Joan Van Laninghan Lansing, III. Robert Waber Kalamazoo Donna Marie Wells Kalamazoo Edith Whisler Paw Paw Robert Wiersma Jenlson Irene Stefaneic Hamtramck Mary Thromp South Haven CLASS Helen Stormzand Grand Rapids Jewel Tueling Lansing CANDID WESTERN Ptiyllis Woodard Sault S+e. Marie Ruth Woodward Benton Harbor Standing: Roger ChiaverinI, representative; Ed. Moor- head, president; Seated; Robert Akin, representa- tive; Marie Ryan, represen- tative; Susanne Prince, sec- retary; Net Stuits. treas- urer; Walter Dmytrystrym, vice-president. The class of ' 49, the largest Sophomore class in Western ' s history, held a meeting early in the year at which a vote was taken to decide on their annual social event. The majority favored a dinner dance, which was held in Spring. This year, due to the large enrollment of the Sophomore and Freshman classes. It was decided that each class would hold its own social event rather than follow the custom in which a joint operation was the theme. A new procedure was followed this year when the officers and representatives invited class members to present their views and problems, concerning the Sophomore class, at the bi-weekly meetings. A vote of thanks goes to Mr. Harry Hefner, the class sponsor, and the entire Sophomore class for their cooperation in making this year successful. SOPHOMORE CLASS 45 Pat Abrams, Kalamazoo; Robert Akin, Cassopolis; Marcia Allen, Battle Creek; Donna Alward, Traverse City: Evelyn Anderson, Muskegon; Dorothy Arnett, Berrien Springs. Reld Arnold, Jackson; Jeanette Ashby, Jackson; Ann Awdukewich, Sodus; Earl Bader, Daggett; Zelda Bailey, Traverse City; Harold Barr. La Grange, Ind. Marjorie Bassett, Battle Creek; Robert Beatty, Kalamazoo; Rosamond Becht, Coloma; Mary Bell, Three Rivers; Pat Benham, Rockford; Lucy Bennett, Fremont. Catherine Berger, Kalamazoo; Helen Jane Bergsma, Muskegon, Phyllis Bestervelt, Kalamazoo; Ted Bestervelt, Kalamazoo; Mildred Biess, Reed City; Bernadine Binqaman, Three Rivers. Albert Birdsall, Grand Rapids; Janette Birkhimer, Sturgis; Donna Blue, Wayland; Charles Bode, Fremont; Margaret Bonfiglio, Elkhart, Ind.; Irma Bradley. Battle Creek. SOPHOMORE CLASS Billie Bradey, Muskegon Heights; Frank Brandt Jr., Grosse Point; Fern Brown, Benton Harbor. Russell Canute, Traverse City; Bette Costa, Coloma; Ann Catrell, Howell. Donna Buzzell, Romeo; Ruth Ann Ca hours, St. Clair; Delores Cain, Kalamazoo; Don Calkins, Allegan. Nancy Champs. Dowagiac; Betty Chapin, Kalamazoo; William Chapman, Plainwell; Roger Chiaverini, Detroit. Roselle Chilson, Buchanan; Marjorie Clark, Kalamazoo; Gladys Shirley Cluster. Benton Harbor; Jane Cobb, Pontiac. Barbara Coe, Grass Lake; Ruth Ellen Cole, Marshall; William Coleman, Hamtramck; June Cone. Sturgis. Larraine Cone, Sturgis; Carl Coney, Three Rivers; Marjorie Cooper, Kalamazoo; Marilyn Cox, Battle Creek. Max Cramer, Pontiac; Robert Crossley, Detroit; Richard Davis, Benton Harbor; Beverly A. DeBoer, Kalamazoo. Jane DeBoer. Kalamazoo; Worthington DeBoer, Kalamazoo; Patricia Duffin, Wakefield; Ruth Ann DeGraves, Grand Rapids. 47 Mary DeHaan, Kalamazoo, iPaulIne Dennert, Hart; Cordelia Densmore, Concord; Leona Duel, Grand Ledge; Barbara Dewey, Kalamazoo; Robert Dewey, Kalamazoo. Dorothy DeWolff Benton Harbor; Joe Dillon, Lima, Ohio; Alice Drake, Constantino; Diclt Dunn, Birmingham; Walter Dymtrys+rym, Detroit; Ma rjorie Elsacer. Marshall. Denise Fisher, Port Austin; Allen Plateau, Kalamaioo; Ha Mae Fleming, South Haven; Barbara Fletcher, Birmingham; Richard Fooy, Kalamazoo; John Fowie, Kalamazoo. Jacic Frank, Benton Harbor; Barbara Freeman, Grand Rapids; Cecil Freeman, Grand Rapids; Jean Freeman, Mason; Robert Fries, South Bend, Ind.; Betty Frommann, Mattawan. Ellen Frost, Hart; Janet Frye, Chicago, III.; Violet Gilbert, St. Joseph; Gorden Gill, Nashville, Tenn.; Charlotte Goldberg, South Haven; Raymond Greene, Kalamazoo. SOPHOMORE CLASS Floyd Green, Sidnaw; Leone Gruesbeck, Eaton Rapids; Mary Jane Gulder, Hopkins. Willard Hahnenberg, Lake Leelanau; Mildred Hall, Buchanan; Beatrice Hamman, Niles. Ruth Gunday, Muskegon; Clarlne Gunneman, Hamilton; Charles Hackley. Kalamazoo; Sue Hagy, Chicago, III. Esther Hansen, Plainwell; Elliabeth Harden, Kalamazoo; Jean Harrell, Eaton Rapids; Ann Hart, Fremont. Dorothy Hartranft, Niles; Wanda Hassier, Sandusky; Carol Jo Hemingway, St. Joseph; Mary Eleanor Hicks, Fennville. Carlotta Hobbs, St. Louis; Joan Hoffman, Sycamore, III.; Judy Hoffman, Holland; Rosemary Hoffman, Sycamore, III. Leonard Holmes, Manistee; Nancy Holmes, Montclair, N. J.; Jean Hooper, Middleville; Margaret Hoover, Muskegon. Edgar Hord, Kalamaioo; Ruth Hornsby, Detroit; Barbara Hutchens. Kalamazoo; John Hutchinson, Battle Creek. Doris Louse Jager, Kalamazoo; Judith James, Mt. Clemens; Marian Jensen, Battle Creek; Barbara Johnson, Pontiac. 49 Calvin Johnson, Princeton, III.; Marilyn Kasishke, South Haven; Grace Kelsey, Martin; Jack Kerr, Birch Run; Beverly Keyes, Grand Haven; Ruth Klan, Waterllet. Margaret Kline, Three Rivers; Wanda Klingenberger, Grand Rapids; Charlotte Kniese, Flint; Gerry Koch, LaGrange. III.; Thelma Kraal, Holland; John Kremer, East Lansing. Marie Krust, Owosso; Stephanie Kustodowich. Detroit; Roberta Labadie, Decatur; Marjorie Lagenoek, Kalamazoo; Beverly Lager, Kalamazoo; Carol Lang ford, Sparta. Gordon Langley, Kalamazoo; Helen Lagdin, Lac Du Bonnet, Canada; Pearline Large, Kalamazoo; Eleanor Larsen, Battle Creek; Barbara Lett, Battle Creek; Howard Lewis. Lawton. Beverly Light, Sturgis; Kay Lincoln, Greenville; Doris Lockwood, Hastings; Victor Lockwood, Lansing; Diana Logan, Covert; Eleanor Long, Allegan. SOPHOMORE CLASS Jayne Lounsberry, Kalamaioo; Ida Lou Ludlow. Fremont; Margie Luna, Allegan. Margaref McHenney, Hillsdale; Edward McManus, Pontiac; Dorothy McMillan, East Detroit. Beverly McCabe. Cassopolis; Stanley McDowell, Pontiac; Mar- jorie McFall, Detroit; William McGrew. Kalamaioo. Jeanne McNeil, Hazel Crest. III.; John Mader. Fort Wayne. Ind.; Mary Louise Malarney, Hillsdale; Phyllis Malarney. Hillsdale. Margaret Malmborg, Chicago, III.; Charles Marable, Rome, Georgia; Patricia Marcusse, Kalamaioo; Tony Marfia, Fenn- ville. David Marsh, Flint; Carol Mason, Royal Oalt; Helen Mayer, Centreville; Mary Lou Meadows. La Porte, Ind. Terrence Millar, St. Clair Shores; Nelda Mills, Lima, Ohio; Edward Moorhead, Detroit; Betty Lou Munro, Grass Lake. Alan Murray, Bloomlngdale; Jayne Myers, Elk Rapids; Mar- jorle Myers, ScoHville; Helen Nash, Detroit. Mary Ann Nies, Holland; Esther Nolte, Spencerport, New York; Cecelia Nyland, Holland; Joan Oatley, Rockford. 51 Joanne Ogden, Kalamazoo; Audrey Olssn, Kalamazoo; Pat O ' Malley, Lawrence; Lorraine Oppenheim, Hartford; Carmen Osborne, Detro;!; Doro+hy Packard, Covert. Marian Palmatler, Gary. Ind.; Rhinehold Pastryk, Sawyer; John Peatling, Kalamazoo; Lee Peel, Evart; Carl Peterson. Wallace; Mary Lou Phillips, Monroe. Ru+h Phillips, Portland; Warde Plerson, Evanston, III.; Jean Pinkster, Kalamazoo; Katie Plako, Monroe; John Pobuda. South Haven; Annie Porter, Kalamazoo. Emily Jane Porter. Vicksburg; Wanda Potes, Sparta; Ann Potter, Muskegon; Donald Powers, Kalamazoo; Cynthia Priest, Kalamazoo; Suzanne Prince, Galien. Joyce Randolph, Mt. Clemens; Robert Ray, Kalamazoo; Phyllis Reid, Three Oaks; William Rennie, Grand Rapids; James Ricks, Bellevue; Barbara Ritsema, Kalamazoo. SOPHOMORE CLASS Marjorie Ritzman, Hastings; Duane Roberts, Kalamazoo; Geve Robinson. Spring Lake. Eleanor Royal, Battle Creek; Margaret Ruse, Parchment; Bar- bara Russeli, Pontiac. Howard Rodgers, Northville; Agnes Romanlw, Detroit; Elea- nor Rough, Buchanan; Edward Rossi, Center Ridge, Ark. Jean Russell, Westfield; Marie Ryan, Detroit; Beverly Jean Sager, Kalamazoo; Bette Jane Sandercock, Iron Mountain. Elaine Sawyer, Kalamazoo; Edna Mae Schafer, Battle Creek; Seraldine Schafz, Muskegon Heights; Lois Schember, Spring Lake. Wanda Schiefla, Caledonia; Norma Schlotman, Cincinnati, Ohio; Bonnie Schnoor, Niles; Alma Schwab, Rockford. Joyce Sebring, Otsego; Phyllis Sebring; Otsego; Joan Shep- herd, Kalamazoo; Iva Shippey, White Cloud. Charlotte J. Smith, PlainweM; Charlotte M. Smith, Vicksburg; Jacqueline Smith, Woodland; Ptiyllis Smith, Plainwell. Barbara Soergel, South Haven; Berneta Southworth, Decatur; Imogene Spaulding, Bat+le Creek; Alice Sprague. Litchfield. MJL ... 53 Jeanne Spurgeon, Kalamazoo; Helen Star- buck, Traverse City; Alta Stevens, Sturgis; Jacqueline Stone, Hammond, Ind.; Jerry Stover, Berrien Springs. Ned Stuits. Grand Rapids; Marilyn Suth- erland, Charlotte; Yvonne Svoboda, Ada; Annette Swan son. Grand Rapids; Alice Swenson, Sawyer. Theda Tanner, St. Clair Shores; Darlene Terrill, Marcellus; Marcella Thalmann, Berrien Center; Phyllis Thomas, Stanton; Tom Trainor, Olivet. Mary Jane Vanden Berge, Grand Rapids; Marilyn Vanderberg, Kalamazoo; Harold Vander Kley, Kalamazoo; Edna Van Eclt, Kalamazoo; Dorothy Van Haut, Kalama- zoo. Richard Volz. White Cloud; Albert Vo- rick. Kalamazoo; Beverly Vrany. Parch- ment; Mary V angberg, Birmingham; Bet- ty Wells. Three Oaks. Margaret Welty, Three Rivers; Alice Wesshgel, Benton Harbor; Albert Whit- more, Hastings; Helen Whitney, Otsego; Dorothy Whipple, Kalamazoo. Donna Wilkinson, Dowagiac; Ma rellen Wilkinson, Spring Lake; Alfred Williams, Muskegon; Amy Willson, Muskegon Heights; Martha Wiseman, Grand Ledge. Norma Woodard, Robinson; Robert Woodman, Jackson; Maryanna Wood- ward, Kalamazoo; Martha Wright. Paw Paw; Ruth Yetter, Eau Claire; Celia Zab- bid, Coloma. SOPHOMORE CLASS Standing: Dick RiHenberg, repre- sentative; Victor Bell, vice-presi- dent. Seated: Darwin Smith, treasurer; Corrine Hallam, secre- tary; John Stap, president; Mary Ann Kulas, representative; Bob Crossley, representative. FRESHMAN CLASS As the Freshman Class looks back on its first year, we can easily say that we have had a busy and successful one. In October, the class elected its officers who have proved themselves competent representatives of the Freshman Class. They were: President, John Stap; vice-president, Victor Bell; secretary, Corrine Hallam; treasurer, Darwin Smith; representatives, Mary Ann Kulas, Bob Crossley, and Dick Rittenberg. Due to uncontrollable circumstances, our class was not able to put on many Freshman functions, but our main attraction of the year, the Elephant Tussel , made up for lost time . This dance, held in February, was carried through with a theme similar to that under the Big Top , with its tantalizing tunes and tempos for every time. The sky blue pink punch and animal crackers wound up the evening in a huge success. As we enter our Sophomore year we know that better and bigger things are planned for the future to make Western even more dear to us than it is now. 55 Georgiana Abbott. Law+on; Charlotte Adier, Benton Harbor; Delores Allen, Kalamazoo; Joan Allen, Lum; Patricia Allen, Kalamazoo; Marilyn Arnold, Battle Creelt. Bernard Artz, Jackson; Helen Atwood, Benton Harbor; Gordon Bachman, Ypsllanti; Marian Badder, Ionia; Lynelle Bales, White Pigeon; Dorothy Barnes. Fennville. Norman Barney, Hamtramck; Ruth Barnum, Kent City; Inez Bauer, Richville; Frances Bekedam, Sodus; Victor Bell, Rockford; Florence Barrett, Decatur. Jean Bennett, Battle Creek; Robert Bently, Ionia; Maurice Berry, Fremont; Betty Bestervelt, Kalamazoo; Jean Binder. Chicago. III.; Verne Bintz, Royal Oak. Barbara Blosser, Hicksville, Ohio; Irene Boers, Kalamazoo; Irvjn Boeskool, Newaygo; Robert Bonde, Benton Harbor; Jane Bone. Vicksburg; Richard Borden. Cold water. Glenna Jean Boyer, Lansing; Doris Boyns. Clarkston; Gwendolyn Bra nam, Detroit; Homer Branche, Flint; Betty Brauker, Cold- water; Shirley Brenner. Litchfield. Richard Brlgham. Ann Arbor; Alyce Brink, Grand Rapids; Robert Brown. Benton Harbor; Suzanne Brown, Plainwell; Donald Bube, Kalamazoo; Thomas Buchanan, Lima. FRESHMAN f 1 f 1 CLASS Keith Bulloclt. Kalamazoo; Barbara Burk, Fulton; Verna Burlte, St. Joseph; Ruth Burke+t. McBaln. Bette Burlingame, Ann Arbor; Joan Burnham, Birmingham; Martha Burton, Kalamazoo; Martha Busefinic, Battle Creek. George Cagney, Scotts; Jeanette Calahan, Decatur; Arlene Carlson, Kalamazoo; Diana Carroll, Cassopolis. David Carpenter. Camden; Donna Casebeer, Tekonsha; Mary Carrinqton, Paw Paw; Robert Cowlson, Kingsford. Phyllis Chapin, Traverse City; Barbara Chevrle, Jackson; Lola Cheyne, Kalamazoo; Nancy Christman, Erie, Penna. Robert Clairmont, Amsterdam; Marilyn demons, Jackson; Enid Clyde. Bellaire; Betty Cochrane, South Haven. Mary Lou Cogdal, South Haven; Richard Coller, Battle Creek; Patricia Combs, Detroit; Phyllis Comstock. Vicksburg. Russell Conway, East Jordan; Barbara Corbidge, Watervliet; Calvin Cowan. Ferndale; Joan Coy, Dexter. Caroline Crissy, Burlington; Isabelle Crist, Litchfield; Raymond Crowel, Niles; Shirley Cutler, Watervliet. Marion Dale. Kenmore. New York; Joyce Dahlgren, Manistee; Vincent DeAgostino, Saginaw; Clarence Decker, Kalamazoo. 57 Joan DeField, Coloma; Mildred Demmink, Grand Rapids; George Dent, Berrien Springs; P ' atricia Dewey, Vicksburg; Edward DeYoung, Grand Rapids; Henry D ' Haene, Grosse Pointe. Ann Diller, Kalamazoo; Geraldine Mae Dimmick, Croswell; Barbara Doty, Detroit; Ted Drabik, Detroit; Stuart Drum, Glencoe, III.; Wiliam Dudas Jr., Benton Harbor. Vivian Dunklee, St. Clair Shore; Jane Durrstein, Battle Creek; Evelyn Dworak, Mattawan; Richard Dykens, Kalamazoo; James Dykehouse; Jeanine Dykstra, South Haven. Carol Eck, Benton Harbor; Elaine Edwards, South Bond, Ind.; Marilyn Edwards, Monroe; Nancy Eilers, Montague; Charles Eversole, Kalamazoo; Ruth Fahling. Conklin. Mildred Farthing, Mattawan; Joyce Fausnaugh, Kalamazoo; Kenneth Fenty, Ferndale; Dolores Fergu- son. Newport; Henry Field, Wisconsin Dells. Wis.; Arden Filey, Cadillac. Phyllis Fish. Erie, Penn.; Virginia Mae Fish, Benton Harbor; Marie Terese Flach, Augusta; Omar Ford, Hollidays Cove, W. Va.; Kent Freeland. Sturgis; Nancy Fulcher. Detroit. Edna Garvclink, Lawton; Elizabeth Ann Gerst, Port Huron; Phyllis Ginther, Jackson; Clarence Goebel, Detroit; Barbara Govier, Battle Creek; Alyce Grace, Elk Rapids. FRESHMAN CLASS John Gray, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Bernard Green, Sidnaw; Angela Green, Teltonsha; Shirley Griff en. Edwardsburg. Donald Griffin, Dowagiac; Helen Griffith, Vicksburg; George Griffiths, Tamaqua, Penn.; Robert Groh, Detroit. Arthur Haas, Mendon; Kathleen Hagstrom, Muskegon; Harriet Hague, Muskegon Heights; Betty Haight, Allegan. Elaine Hale, Montague; Shirley Hallman, Coloma; Kenneth Haniilton, Benton Harbor; Martha Hans, South Bend, Ind. Gloria Hardendorf, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Sherman Harding, Highland Park; Denver Harmon, Camden; Robert Harper, Benton Harbor. Gaylord Hartranft, Kalamazoo; Glen Haw!;lns, Culver, Ind.; Bernard Heath, Jackson; June Hepher, Sturgis. Norma Herrington, Wayland; Lucille Hice, Grand Rapids; Tom Hillman, Dowagiac; John Hines, Sturgis. Homer Hinkley, Glencoe, 111.; Barbara Hintz, Holland; Margaret Hirst, Decatur; Lois Hitchcock, Augusta. June Hogmire, Fennville; Karl Hokenmaier, Kalamazoo; Jack Holm, Amasa; Natalie Holman, South Haven. Norma Hooper, Middleville; Ernest Hoyt, Fennville; Harry Hoyt, Kalamazoo; Bub Hutten, Detroit. 59 Patricia HuHon, Eaton Rapids, Patricia Irish, Ithaca; Eva Lou Isaacs, Chicago, III.; Elaine Fraleigh, ' Kalamazoo; Gloria Francisco, Doster; Marge Franck, Big Rapids. Marjorie Freed, Charlotte; Marie Jaclcson, Lake Odessa; Barbara James, Erie, Penn.; Virginia Jansen, Chicago, III.; John Jarsma, Kalamazoo; Genevieve Jennings, Fennville. Joseph Jerz, Glenwood; Marvin Johnson, Battle Creek; Blanche Marie Jones, Bronson; Joanne Ray-Jones, Coopersville; Raymond Jones, Benton Harbor; Bernard Jorgensen, Fennville. Jessie Justus. Clayton, Ga.; Mary Kaechele, Middleville; Virginia Keizer, Kalamazoo; Tom Kingsbury, Cassopolis; Mary Klnsel, Kalamazoo; Annabelle Kish, South Bend, Ind. Lester Klaasen, Holland; Don Kloko, Benton Harbor; Harold Koenecke, Reedsburg, Wis.; Dale Kooi, Kalamazoo; Frederick Kopplow, Deltn; Betty Krause, St. Charles. R. E. Krieger, Salesburg; Clletta Kropf, Muskegon Heights; Kathleen Kuehl, Watervliet; Kaye Kuehn, Burlington; Marietta Kujath, Grosse Pointe Park; Mary Ann Kulas, Dearborn. Jack Kurschner. Glencoe. III.; Carl Ladensack, Detroit; Lawrence Lage, Kalamazoo; Helen Lander, Kalamazoo; Betty Jean Lange. Allegan; Neil Larson, Benton Harbor. FRESHMAN .t %: f i i ' .±ur - ' A CLASS Edward Lenecica, Wyandotte; Marjorie LeVan, Mulliken; Clinton Lig- gett. Kalamazoo; Edwin Legqett. Kalamazoo. Dorothy Lightboet, Kalamazoo; Arnold Linlce, Manistee; Mary Lockwood, Hastings; Barbara Loehr, Kalamaoo. Edith Lohman, Montague; Mary Jane Loom is, Sturgis; George Lomax, Kalamazoo; Barbara Jane Ludwig, Albion. hiarold Luper, Dallas. Tex.; Mary Luper, Dallas, Tex.; Beverly Luyendylt. Kalamazoo: John Lychulc. Hamtramclc. Kay Lynch, Kalamazoo; Robert Lyons, Benton hHarbor; Ruth Mae Laren, Ludington; Ellen McAnlnch, Deroit. Phyllis McGee, Marshall; John Mclntyre Jr., Glencoe, III.; Lois Mclntyre, Bronson; Ann McKinnon, Hopkins. Mary McKinnon, Buchanan; Dolores Maandag, Kalamazoo; Lola Maclc- lin, Coldwater; Jack Mahoney, Kalamazoo. Helen Markillie, Paw Paw; Carol Massena, Benton Harbor; Nancy Ma thewson, Grosse Polnte; Dorothy Mattimore, Kalamazoo. Raymond Maurer, New York City; Richard Maurer. Kalamazoo; Charles Means, Muskegon Heights; Hal Menzie, Kalamazoo. Carolyn Metzler, Union City; Jean Myers, Kalamazoo; Charles Mikelait, Mount Clemens: Wanda Moler, Benton Harbor. 61 Gary, , Kala- Carol Monfague, Mason; Carrie Moore, Saginaw; Edgar Morrow, Defrolt; Clifford Moulton, Dowaglac Nancy Murdoch, Lansing; Doran Murray, Sparta. Daniel Musef+i, Defroif; Frances Myers, Baffle Creeic; Donald Nagel, Detroit; Edwin Neltike, Detroit Margaret Nelson, Sault Ste Marie; Shirley Newcomb, Pontiac. Martha Newell, Kalamazoo; Loel Newton, Kalamazoo; Lee Nichols, Kalamazoo; William Nichols, Ind.; Lurae Nieghorn, Hawthorne, N. Y.; Shirley Nlenhuis, Holland. Jean Nielson, Ionia; Richard Niles, Kalamazoo; Marilyn Norman, Kalamazoo; Mary Lou Nuyen mazoo; Dolores Nyman, Kalamazoo; Virginia O ' Boyle, Cassopolis. Benny Olson, Wisconsin Dells. Wis.; John Ongley, Kalamazoo; Elinor Osborn, St. Johns; Edward Osse- waarde. Kalamazoo; Allem Oft, Brldgman; Gerald Page, Reed City. Robert Palmatier, Kalamazoo; Richard Palmer, Grosse Polnte; Marie Parker, Mendon; Mary Ellen Pas, Holland; Lois Pasman, Kalamazoo: Fred Pafchett, Dowaglac. Lena YAae Patton, Battle Creeic; Janyfh Paxson, Monroe; James Payson, South Haven; Alyn Pennington, Berrien Springs; Sam Peppel, Benton Harbor; Ruth Perry, Wayland. FRESHMAN % f .e M ' «i.1 9 §■ S- if 1 ' f « CLASS Joyce Petersen. Kalamazoo; Joan Phelps, Lowell; Lawrence Piclcett, Kalamazoo; La t if la Pierce, Detroit. Anduena Pietersma, Kalamazoo; Jeanne-Marie Pltmon, Jackson; Lester Pond, South Haven; Carleen Poniti, Lansing. Alice Potts, Kalamazoo; Kenneth Pountain, Kalamazoo; Ken Pratt, Wayland; Leonard Purdy, Kalamazoo Raella Purdy, Battle Creek; William Queen, Grosse Pointe; Ruth Rauth. Grosse Pointe; John Raymond, Owosso. Thomas Reeves. Detroit; Jackie Reed, Kalamazoo; Edith Ricker, Olivet; Carol Ritchie, Remus. Richard Rittenberg, Scarsdale, N. Y.; Carol Roberts, Kent City; Jerry Roberts, Detroit; Mary Roberts, Kalamazoo. Shirley Roberts, Mendon; Dorothy Robinson, Kalamazoo; Frances Robin- son, Battle Creek; Mary Frances Rockwell, Allegan. William Rogers, Nlles; Joanne Rough. Buchanan; Patricia Roush, Albion; Beverly Rowe, Greenville. Beverly Sacher, Jackson; Bernard Saffe, Van Nuys, Calif; Faith Sarasln, Berkley; Robert Saunter, Three Rivers. Mary Schaeffer, Fremont; Loralne Schindle, Kalamazoo; Bonnie Schnoor, Niles; Wlllet Schmidt. Bad Axe. 63 Fennvll Benton H, J aequo! in e SherraH, irbor; William Sloclc, Frank Schroeder, Kalamazoo; Edna Scott, Marine City; Gloria Scott, Detroit; Allen Seabolt, Benton Harbor; Belva Seidell. Imlay City; Richard Shankland, Cadillac. James Shanahan, Paw Paw; Alice Shaw. Lincoln Park; Janet Sheard, Battle Creek; Theo Shinbera, Kalamazoo; Paul Sielaff, Fern dale. Marjorie Silver, Edwardsburg; Ann Sineni, Coloma; Stanley Slenker, Kalamazoo; Elma Smith, Coldwater; Gerald Smith, Kalamazoo. Joanne Snook, Whitehall ; Barbara Snyder, Culver, Indiana; Eliso Soegaard, Puerto Rico; John Stap, Grand Haven; John Steele, Detroit; Barbara Steeiey, Kalamazoo. Betty Steffee. Birmingham; Carol Stengel. Chicago, III.; Ann Stephayn, Lawton; Jack St. John, Grand Haven; David Stuck. Kalamazoo; Marialyce Stuti, Sturgis. Marjorie Suits. Littleton. Colo.; Leah Sutherland, Scotts; Paul Taplin, Kalamazoo; Jim Terkos. Dowagiac; Helen Thomas. Detroit; Arden Tiley, Cadillac. Eleanor Titus, Kalamazoo; Elise Thor. Hartford; Jack Trasslar, Coldwater; Anthony Trubiroha, Wayland; Kathryn Turrlll, Grosse Pointe; Emiy Urq uiola, La Pai, Bolivia. FRESHMAN U ' § , St; ■ CLASS Ka+hlyn Van Haften, Kalamazoo; Barbara Van Valkenberg, Marcellus; Grace Van Stelle, Kalamazoo; Betty Varner, Telconsha. Jack Vaughan, Birch Run; Robert Vidervol, Grand Rapids; Karl Waivio, Grand Rapids; Beverly Wallace, Benton Harbor. George Walton, Hastings; Virginia Ward, Battle Creek; Shirley Weaver, Sturgis; Patricia Webster, Eaton Rapids. Robert Wedell, Plymouth, Mass.; Carolyn Wheelock, South Haven; Lor- raine Welne, Berrien Springs; Marjorie Wells, Union City. Dorothy Welsh, Muskegon; Elva Westphal, Battle Creek; Dorothy Wiederhold, Covert, Beverly WIess, Sunfield. Luclle Wightman, Fennville; Beverly Wilcox, Battle Creek; Ellen Winter, Big Rapids; Dorothy Williams, Kalamazoo. Homer Williams, Kalamazoo; Patricia Williams, Kalamazoo; James Wilson, Detroit; Betty WIreman. Battle Creek. Helen WIrth, Michigan Center; Lois Wolff, Coloma; Patricia Woods, Detroit; Al Worden, Kalamazoo. Helen Wuszke, Eau Claire; Amy Yelter, Lov ell; Marian Yet+er, Eau Claire; Betty Yonkers, Muskegon Heights. Dorothy Young, Martin; Marjorie Young, Niles; Irene Zadrozny, Dear- born; Robert Zanders, Benton Harbor, David Zeese, Detroit; William Zenoniani, Albion. 65 PROFESSOR HUGH M. ACKLEY 1882 - 1947 The 1947 Brown Gold staff leaves this book dedicated to the memory of Prof. Hugh M. Acltley, for twenty-five years a member of the faculty of the mathematics department of Western Michigan College. Prof. Ackley was an outstanding scholar, an able teacher, and a loyal friend, whose untiring devotion to his profession won for him the highest esteem of both his students and his colleagues. 66 0n CMCf Xc M4 Student cUHi4U4tfiat£oH. PRC The spirit of friendly organization has long been associated with the high ideals of the students of Western Michigan College. Pictured above are Charlotte Grant, Joanne Ogden, Harriet Hague and Meredith Barnard at an informal gathering. 69 ' SCENE ' ABOUT WESTERN 71 : i ' Robert Burgoyne President Lois Austin ViceJPresident Virginia Upton Fran Zinier Secretary Treasurer Carroll Vanatter Auditor Russ Fisher Publicity Ervin Kercher Pres. Sr. Class Elaine Eddy Rep. Sr. Class Dixie Stafford Rep. Sr. Class Watts Johnson Rep. Sr. Class Happy Matheodakis Pres. Jr. Class Stan Heidanus Rep. Jr. Class Mags Wolgamood Rep. Jr. Class Doug Everhart Rep. Jr. Class Ed Moorhead Marie Ryan Roger Chlaverrni Pres. Soph. Class Rep. Soph. Class Rep. Soph. Class Mary Ann Kulas Reld Arnold Phyllis Dean Rep. Fresh. Class Vet ' s Club Rep. Pres. Women ' s Leagui Student Council Officers — Left to right: Carrol Vannatter, Russ Fisher, Virginia Upton, Robert Burgoyne, Fran Zinzer, Lois Austin. The Student Council, governing body of the Student Association of Western Michigan College, has always taken a deep interest and an active part in the welfare of the student body each year. The year 1947 has been no exception. Faced with increased allocation demands for student organization activities, and faced with the increased responsibility of providing recreational and entertainment facilities for a student body of nearly twice the size of last year, the Council has spent many hours and a great deal of effort in obtaining the maximum results from a limited budget. With its membership increased to thirty. Council welcomed into its organization a delegate from the Student Veterans ' Association and one from the Campus Religious Activities Committee. For the first time since 1942, the Council published a student handbook THE BRONCO BOOK, for freshmen and new students. Council arranged and sponsored the Coronation Ball, at which the student-elected Homecoming Queen was presented to reign during the Homecoming festivities on November 2. Student Council Dance parties, under the direction of the vice-president, were held regularly every two weeks and featured the well known band of Bobby Davidson. Saturday afternoon Open Houses were offered for the students ' pleasure and the Student Handbook was prepared and edited by the Publicity Director. STUDENT COUNCIL Robert Akin Rep. Soph. Class John Stap Pres. Fresh. Class Robert Crossley Rep. Fresh. Class Dick RiHenberq Rep. Fresh. Class Stewart Elder Pres. Men ' s Union Carol Ellinger Music Rep. Jack Ryan Editor Herald Norman Williams Editor Brown and Sold Top: Homecoming game on review. Bottom: Seen at the council dances. Larger appropriafions were voted to the Asemblies Committee to provide worthwhile attractions for our as- semblies; to the Music and Debate Departments for more extensive activities both on and off campus; and a Student Loan Fund set aside for use in emergency cases. Every effort was directed toward better co-operation and understand- ing among both student organiza- tions and administrative groups in all matters. The Council worked in close harmony at all times with the various student-faculty committees and functioned smoothly as a govern- ing unit which was made possible by the interest, ability and efficiency of its members. Officers for the year were: Bob Burgoyne, president; Lois Austin, vice president; Virginia Upton, secretary; Francis Zinser, treasurer; Russell Fisher, publicity director; Carroll Vanatter, auditor. 74 Jack Ryan. Editor Janet Doering, Business Manager The school year 1946-1947 began the ninth year of the Western Herald as a student publication. That period marked the return of the seven column paper to replace the smaller five column of the war years. Moreover, due to the vast influx of veterans, the Herald became the organ of information to more students than at any time in the history of Western. Jack Ryan, a returning veteran, was appointed editor-in-chief and became the first student veteran to hold this position. Slowly and carefully he selected the editors of various departments and members of the staff. When final plans and appointments had been completed, a competent and energetic staff gathered in the dusty, paper- litter, desk-crowded office in the Administration building. Janet Doering, who had competently handled the business staff during the preceding year, was re-appointed business manager. She and her workers efficiently handled the advertisements, the bills, the books and budget of the Herald. Her ability to handle all business details competently was always a great comfort to the editor. The work of Miss Blanche Draper and the members of the print shop was invaluable to the success of each Herald edition. Miss Draper was always a source whereby the Herald staff could receive the latest campus news. The print shop under Mr. Brink co-operated whole-heartedly with the editor to present a pleasant make-up, to print special editions, and to keep the Herald office in supplies. HERALD 75 Top Left — Feature Staff: Standing, Charlotte Adier, Dorothy De Wolf, R obert Burgoyne, Mags Wolgamood, Anne Oas, Nan Pierce, Evelyn Anderson. Seated, Loren Pennington. Top Right — Sport Staff: Standing, Kay Rasmussen, Jim Warner, Jack Wetmore, Harold Ingraham, Dicic Huston, DIclc Kish- paugh. Seated, Glenn Moerdyk. Left — Business Staff: Marilyn Arnold, Janet Doering, Beverly Buckham. Considerable credit must be given to feature editor Loren Pennington, who spent many hours laying plans for a unique, eye-catching, and informational feature page. The sports staff, headed by Glenn Moerdyk, consistently presented a page which fully covered the athletic events of Western. Moreover, individual life sketches of the members of the teams were included in each edition. Dick Kishpaugh, the Herald statistician, contributed considerable aid to the sports editor. Nothing but praise can be given to energetic, conscientious, Carol Mason the Herald news editor. Carol and her staff of veterans and women worked hand-in-hand with Miss Draper to bring in the front page stories. At the end of the first semester, Carol left school and her position was very excellently filled by Ted Drabik, who proved to be one of the hardest working members of the staff. Circulation manager Marge Bonfiglio and her conscientious staff spent many hours folding and wrapping papers, which were sent to Herald subscribers and to Western men still in the service. The Herald, using pictures by its photographer Vern Beckwith, presented at all times a clever, well-balanced edition. The editor, beginning work a week prior to the opening of school, placed the first edition on the stand for the opening registration day. Special Homecoming edition, an eight page High School edition, a dinner table edition, and an April Fool edition highlighted the Herald work. 76 Mailing Staff: Helen Worth, Helen Starbuck, Marge Bonfiglio, Jean- nefte Ashby, Lois Van Eclc, Barbara Bowman. News Staff — Standing:Lois Patter- son, Ted Drabik, Jo Crist, Eleanor Larsen, Natalie Haverkate, Marie Ryan. Seated, Carol Mason. In the print shop: Mr. Brink, Jack Ryan, Doug Berry, Bob Huizenga, Joe Grreskowialc. Norman Williams, Ediior Watts Johnson, Business Manager The 1947 Brown and Gold Is a compilation of the activities and events of Western Michigan College for this past year. The planning of the book began many weeks before the fall school session opened. Numerous plans were drawn up until a satis- factory book was presented. Continual changes had to be made in the book to reduce the size in order to meet the allotted budget. A revision in the organization of school publications allied the Brown and Gold very closely with the Publications Committee. Monthly reports were made on the progress of the book by both the editor and the business manager. This was In an attempt to publish the book on time for the first time in six years. With this as the main object of the staff for the year, much of the work was completed ahead of schedule. BROWN AND GOLD 78 IP k ■ I- David Van Sluyfers. Associate Editor Florence Golden, Art Editor Jim Niccum, Associate Photography Editor Marilyn Kurschner, Feature Editor Dick KIshpaugh, Sports Editor Portraits this year were taken by the Chidnoff Studio from New York. One of the most satisfactory set-ups in years was obtained by having the photographer come right to the school. The Editor this year was Norm Williams, who is the first veteran to hold this job. Norm has been photographer for two preceding years and also took many of this year ' s pictures. Capably handling the business staff was Watts Johnson. Through his efforts the Brown and Gold Carnival was sponsored as one of the school ' s first events of the fall. Another outside project sponsored by the annual was the Homecoming Dance after the Central Michigan football game. 79 Associate editor was Dave Van Sluyters, a Navai Air Corps veteran and transfer from Grand Rapids Junior College. Much credit goes to Dave for the great help he gave in assisting the editor. Handling the feature work of the book was Marilyn Kurschner, who put in many hours of tiring work. As the saying goes, A bouquet of roses for Marilyn . Associate photographer for the book was Jim Niccum who in addition to spending much time in taking pictures, spent a great deal more in the photographic laboratory. Many of the designs and layout were done by the Art editor. Folly Golden, an Art major here on campus. The big job of handling the sports section was done by Dick KIshpaugh, who was also last year ' s sports editor and previously sports editor on the Herald. A few new ideas were carried out in the sports section this year which have changed the appearance of that section a great deal. In the spring the annual publications banquet was held In co-operation with the Herald. The 1947 Brown and Golds were distributed to members of both staffs. Top Left: Cal Johnson and Jack Kurschner. Middle Left: Frank Roof and Donna Westrate. Middle Right; Marge Finley and Happy Matheodakls. Bottom Left: Advertising, Lois Austin, Marge Farrell, and Joanne Austin. Bottom Right: Adver- tising, Robert Akin, Dick Riffenberg, and Cal Johnson. Thelma Morrison Barbara MacMillan Jean Slapinski Arista, organized in the spring of 1940, Is the honorary society for senior women. Officers chosen from this year ' s membership include: Thelma Morrison, President; Barbara MacMillan, Vice-president; and Jean SlapinskI, Secretary-treasurer. The faculty advisors are: Miss Helen Master, Dr. Frances Noble, and Mrs. Julius Stulberg. Miss Ruth VanHorn, of the English Department, has been an honorary member since 1942. Arista was originated with the hope of becoming affiliated with Martor Board, the national honorary society for senior women; and last June marked the com- pletion of six years local activity, a prerequisite for national affiliation. The major portion of this year ' s activities have been directed toward this goal. Other outstanding events were the entertaining of alumnae at a Homecoming breakfast in the fall, and a chocolate honoring high scholarship sophomore women in March. The conclusion of the year ' s activities came with the tapping of the junior girls, who are to be the Aristans of next year, at the annual June breakfast given by the Women ' s League. ARISTA 81 ART CLUB The Art Club like all the other clubs here on campus wanted to start the year with high hopes, by having the best float in the Honnecoming parade. We all know the rain stopped everything, but it showed the Art Club ' s spirit for co-operation was still at Its best. After the football game the alumni were entertained at our annual Chat and Chew . The club retained its yearly tradition of having a membership tea, after which the art students showed their desire to join by submitting projects to the club. They became members at a candlelight service held in the Temporary Building. At the beginning of the second semester, new students were asked to join. At the monthly meetings, the club enjoyed a talk by Luton F. Wyman, a Kalamazoo Commercial Artist. Pictures on Mexico were well presented by C. J. Billingham. Harry Sreenwall entertained us by showing us many interesting flower arrangements. This year the eatlngest club on campus held its annual banquet in April. A prominent figure in Art was guest speaker. An all day trip to Chicago brought our most successful year to a close. Officers for the year were: President, Stanley Phillips; vice-president, Gloria Saw- miller; secretary, Jean Hooper; and treasurer, Lillian Swensen. 82 First Row: Doris Robinson, Beverly De Boer, Lillian Swenson, Florence Golden. Second Row; Trevor Hellems. Stan Phillips, Jean Hooper, Eugene Chapel. First Row: Norrine Belden, Margie Moorehead, Lois Patterson, Bever- ly Wallace, Emily Urquiola. Second Row: Joanne Morton, Jean Meyers. June Kersten, Anna Porter, Alice Pratt, Eleanor Long, Lati+Ia Pierce. Third Row: Don Nagel, Mary De Lano, Mary De Hahn. First Row: Barbara Stephenson, Doris Stephenson, Martha Wright, Gloria Sawmlller, Beatrice Lewis. Second Row: Gisela Keck, Beth Boezwinltle, Marilyn Palmer. Char- lotte Grant. Betty Wireman. Marian Jensen. Third Row: Roy Sneden, Robert Taplin. Vannette. Bill Linders, Paul First Row: Leone Sruesbeck, Marion Yetter, Helen Wuszke, Lucille Sanders, Dorothy Barnes, Nancy Bennink, Maxine Sage. Back Row: Mary Si eg el, Rot land Kaule, Orlando Chapman, Warren Geiger, Margery Wahl, Barbara Noble, Helen Pollock. First Row: Marceila Thalmann, Amy Ye iter, Jeanne Malt by, An- gela Green, Marjorie LeVan, Mary Lou Caughey, Mary Kaechele. Back Row: Ellen Frost, Vesta Knuth, Bert Adams, Wm. McKinley Rob- inson, Harold Hopkins, Victor Vv ' ier, Marjorie Young, Betty Styles, Marjorie Atkins. First Row: Genevieve Jennings; Esther Chapman, Beverly Sager, Edith Schreer, Clarine Gunneman, Lou Elle Frey, Kaye Kuehn. Back Row: Mary Lou Cogdal, Lucy Bennett, Lyie Wakeman, Nelson Kreuie. Rex Wedel, Maribeth Bennett, Beth Boezwinkle, Viola Anderlik. COUNTRY LIFE CLUB The Country Life Club, now in its forty-third year, carried on a varied and interesting program of activities. From the first meeting when a member showed pictures of Japan and discussed his experiences there while in the Navy to the annual picnic at the last session, the club officers and committees attempted to plan programs that would be interesting and suggestive to those who will be teachers within a short time. Talks by outside speakers — including students from Norway and China — were enjoyed as were programs and discussions in which the members participated. Time was usually given at each meeting for recreation, and on occasion the entire program was social. The annual Christmas party at the home of the counselor was a high light of the year. Gifts collected at this annual event were judged on the basis of their attractive and appropriate wrappings and were later given to two child welfare agencies — the Douglass Communitiy Center and the Salvation Army. The club, which is a member of the youth section of the American Country Life Association, is open to all students on the campus who are interested in rural life. It was with regret that the club found it necessary, due to a conflict with the post summer session, to cancel its invitation to the national convention which was scheduled to be held at Western. Dr. William McKinley Robinson, Director of the Department of Rural Life and Education, is the faculty sponsor. Officers for the first and second semesters respectively were: President: Nelson Kreuze and Maxine Sage; Vice-president: Nancy Bennink and Warren Geiger; Secretary: Marcella Thalmann and Marion Yetter; and Treasurer: Lyie Wakeman and Viola Anderlik. 85 Front Row: C. Nichols, Marvin Flower. Tom Tralnor, Dean Smith, Hilbert Klotz, Benjamin, Almany, Ray Srebo+h, Robert Alquist. Middle Row: George Walton, Donald Opper, Richard Brodbecic, Victor Pearson, Sigurd Sonnevil. Morley Bingham, Russel Stlchler, James Jacobs, Rex Bergman. Russel Bearss. James Luth. Back Row: Charles Palmer. Jonothan Reynolds, Russell Callahan, Charles Whiteloclc. Robert Lawrence, Tom Wagner, Joseph Zaccar- delli. Robert Loutzenhlser. After a period of three years of inactivity due to the discontinuance of the Industrial Arts Department during the war, the Union is once more taking its place among the organizations on the campus. The membership includes the faculty advisors, Dr. J. L. Feirer, Mr. C. S. Nichols, and Mr. N. Schoenhals, and thirty-nine members of the department. Alternate business, professional, and social meetings characterize the bi-monthly gatherings. Emphasis is placed upon establishing a closer relationship between the Union and members of the Alumni. The local industrial trips, professional talks, and demonstrations serve the professional interests of the members. The social activities, including parties, dances, and pledge dinners, are highlighted by the annual dinner dance. In keeping with tradition the bronze plaque is awarded the most outstanding senior in the department; selected by the faculty members and Dean Pellett on the basis of academic and departmental work, extra-curricular, and Union activity. Homecoming in 1946 brought back many alumni of the deparment who were guests of the Union at an open house held In the Industrial Arts Building. INDUSTRIAL ARTS UNION 86 CLASSICAL CLUB The Classical Club is the oldest literary club on campus, and is organized especially for students interested in Roman culture, history and language. The club ' s purposes are to make Roman life real and interesting, to promote the interest in the classics, to help students to acquire a broader cultural background, and to aid in the preparation of better Latin teachers. Some highlights of this year were the open house for the alumni at Homecoming, the initiation with its impressive candlelight service, the celebration of the Roman Saturnalia just before Christmas, and the Roman Banquet with the guests dressed in togas and reclining on couches. The sponsor is Miss Kraft. The officers for the year were Dorothy McMillan, president; Velma Oaster, secretary; June Scales, treasurer; and Diana Logan, social chairman. Front Row: Frances Belsedam, Frances Walker, Dorothy McMillan. Second Row: Helen Burns, Diana Logan, Barbara Beck. Beverly Wilcox, Helen Mayer, Lynette Oelz, Edna Mae Shafer, Miss Kraft. Back Row: June Scales, Beverly Rowe, Velma Oasfer, Dave Crawford, Victor Grandy, Don Burns, Bud Adelsperger, Norman Zeiter. Left to right, Russell Conway, Patricia DufFIn, Connie Sargent, Mr. Becker, Jacic Ryan. During the year 1946-47 Western resumed the intercollegiate speech activities of oratory and extempore speaking by participation in the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League contests. In extempore speaking Connie Sargent, a senior from Kalamazoo, spoke in the women ' s division on the subject of Juvenile Delinquency; Russell Conway, a freshman from East Jordan, spoke on the subject of United States ' Relations with Russia. The state contest was held at Kalamazoo College on January 10. Neither of our speakers succeeded in reaching the finals. In oratory, our representatives were Patricia Duffin, a sophomore from Wakefield, and Jack Ryan, a sophomore from Benton Harbor. Pat ' s oration was entitled, The Individual and One World ; Jack ' s was, Stand Erect, But All Together . Western was the host school for the contest, held March 7. The 50th anniversary of oratory in Michigan college s was celebrated by a dinner in the Van Gogh Room at Walwood Hall at which Dr. Sangren, Dr. Wichers, and Mr. Hoekje were among the special guests invited. ORATORY AND EXTEMPORE SPEAKING 88 TAU KAPPA ALPHA Members — Robin Fasfenra+h, Anita Peterman, Bob Williams, Jack Ryan. Pledges — Paula Harrington, Connie Sargent, Richard Dunkeiberger. Sponsors — Dr. Blyton, Miss LIndblom. T.K.A. ' s first trip was to the District T.K.A. Congress held at Purdue University where we presented bills to be adopted by the congress on four topics of World Affairs. Two of our speakers were chosen among the top ten speakers of the Congress — Bob Williams and Bob Crummel. The biggest event of the year was the Nationa Tau Kappa Alpha discussion tournament held on our own campus. Thirty-five colleges and universities were represented and a calendar of events was arranged to discuss the great American problem of labor and management. Many social events were also included for the relaxation of all participating. This we felt was our greatest achieve- ment of the year. Front Row: Robin Fastenra+h, Anifa Peterman, Connie Sargent. Back Row: Richard Dunkeiberger, Jack Ryan, Paula htarrington, Robert Williams, Dr. Blyton. Front Row: Connie Sargent, Anita Peterman, Robin Fastenrath, Paula Harrington. Eugenia Guldl, Gene Spaulding, Catherine Powell, Dorothy Crea- son, Gloria Guldl, Barbara Lett. This is the ■first year since before the war, that Western ' s Debate Squad has been normal. This year, the debate squad is divided into men ' s and women ' s, with Miss Lindblom coaching the women ' s division. This year, also, marks the greatest number of women debaters since before the war. Among those participating were: Barbara Lett, Connie Sargent, Robin Fastenrath, Anita Peterman, Paula Harrington, Imogene Spaulding, Eugenia Guidi, Gloria Guidi, Dorothy Creason, and Catherine Powell. Due to our many members we have been able to participate in many more activities. During the first semester we had a discussion tournament at Albion College where we discussed the topic: Resolved that Labor Should Have a Direct Share in the Management of Industry. Later in the season we had a debate tournament at Michigan State College in Lansing, where we debated the same topic. In the Spring we had a tournament debate at Indiana University. During spring vacation, we made a tour of the east extending as far as New York City, debating different colleges along the way. This trip was particularly educational, in that we looked at the question more from the aspect of a current problem rather than simply a debate topic. Our four varsity debaters — Robin Fastenrath, Paula Harrington, Anita Peterman, and Connie Sargent were chosen for this honor. We hope that next year will prove as broadening as last year did, and that we may have even more women out for debate, WOMEN ' S DEBATE 90 First Row: Chester Davis, Edgar Hord. Russell Conway. Back Row: Edward Marineau, Richard Dunkelberger. Robert Crummel, Robert Williams. For the first time in three years students interested in formalized debating at Western were divided into Men ' s and Women ' s squads for the 1946-47 season. The men were coached by Dr. Gifford BIyton who had returned to Western ' s Speech Department from three years service in the United States Navy. Early in October Dr. BIyton and Bob Williams, debate manager, met to organize a suitable program for the year. Some of the schools scheduled were Wayne University, University of Detroit, Toledo University, Dennison University Granville, Ohio, Ohio University, University of Pittsburg, University of Maryland, and several schools in the Chicago area. The squad also participated in the Michigan Inter- collegiate Speech League Tournament held at Michigan State College in mid- February. In addition to these debates, the men were also active in the field of discussion. The Michigan State Discussion at Albion, two legislative congresses, meetings with church and Grange groups in the local area and an appearance before the Business and Professional Women of Kalamazoo constituted the major experiences in this regard. Included in a large group of men who made up the squad were the following: Walter Baxter, Russell Conway, Robert Crummel, Chester Davis, Richard Dunkelberger, Lawrence Lage, Edward Marineau, Edgar Hord, Howard Schutter, Joseph Serra, and Robert Williams. These men eagerly sought a working solution to the question Resolved ' That labor should have a direct share in the management of Industry . The 1946-47 debate season was a successful one from the debaters ' point of view, for the question under study gave them an excellent opportunity to seek an answer to a serious problem which has long disturbed our national social equilibrium. MEN ' S DEBATE 9! LATER ELEMENTARY CLUB The Later Elementary Club is composed of students who have as a common interest the problems and methods of teaching in the later elementary grades. It aims both at acquainting prospective teachers with such problems and methods and also at promoting friendship and entertainment. During Homecoming week the club sponsored the sale of Homecoming buttons and entertained the alumni with a coffee. The program for meetings included club talent nights, book reviews, discussions, and speakers. Among the speakers were Miss Hunt, of the library staff, who spoke on books for the later elementary grades; another interesting speaker was Mrs. Slesdett, a visiting teacher, who spoke on her experiences. Another event of interest during the year was the annual Christmas party at Miss Katherine Mason ' s home. A special highlight of the year was the visit to the progressive school system of WInnetka, and to Clear Lake Camp. Hikes, teas, and fun nights were included in the social limelight. The officers for the year were: President, LaVone Billion; vice-president, Mary Callaghan; secretary, Virginia Danlelson; treasurer, Barbara Gage. The sponsor was Miss Katherine Mason. Pronf Row: Barbara Gage, Miss Mason, Aldean Gage, Lavonne Billion, Martha Wright, Betty Coe. Back Row: Lorraine Timmerman, Mary Callaghan, Bonita Sager, Virginia Danielson, Lois Ellcen- hout, Dorothy Truax. NURSES CAPPING CEREMONIES The Capping ceremony in January, which marks the end of a five-mon+hs ' probation- ary period, is the high-light of the year for freshmen in nurses ' training. After lighting the traditional Nightingale lamps, twenty-two girls assumed a thre e-fold obligation in their professional pledge: I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping, and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my profession. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care. 93 Nurses in training at Bronson Hospital are affiliated with Western as regular students. The girls live in nurses ' residences at the hospital. Technical courses and floor work are given in the hospital, but classes in chemistry, anatonny, nutrition, hygiene, bac- teriology, sociology, and psychology are held on the campus with members of the college faculty as instructors. To insure close co-ordination between the school of nursing and Western, Dr. D. C. Shilling serves as chairman of the committee on nursing education. Bronson offers both a three and five-year course. Students completing the first receive a diploma as a graduate nurse, while the five year students receive, in addition, a bachelor of science degree. This year twenty-eight of the ninety-one student nurses were enrolled in the five-year curriculum. FIVE YEAR STUDENTS— First Row: Florence Clemenh, lone Bailey, Mary Luedders. Back Row: Bernice Beachum, Bette Madden, Wilma White. FRESHMAN STUDENTS— First Row: Ruth Schiffers, Ellen Griner, Mildred Graves, Joyce Harder, Theresa Drenth, Laura Lou Snow, Betty Peek. Second Row: Grace Kruizenga, Mil- dred Goodenough, Marjorie Bouws, Lucille Kraft, lona Bailey. Tomo Ha- mamura, Mary Rapp, Ruth Cardiff, Norene Thompson. Betty Lou Tage- son, Mary Cooley. Florence Clementi, Mary Luedders, Marilyn Babcock, Gwendolyn Motyer. First Row: Miss Buerger, Martha Williams, Joanne Ray-Jones, Mar- garet Jorgensen, Betty Haight. Second Row: Sylvia Zaika, Gayle Vanderberg, Andrece Ring. Mar- jory McFall, Florence Mills, Min- nie Oosfing, Maxine Man, Mar- garet Strome. rji ' l i ' liWiS fUl d .n n i f 3 EBj H Pi i V ■ H i B rm 1 1 n. f$m 1 f ' itt B i 1 1 ' I V II The friendliness and spirit that accompanies informal gatherings of those who have a mutual interest in nursing is well represented in the monthly meetings of the Nurses ' Club. As well as sharing many good times together, the members have also had the benefit of excellent advice and guidance in the nursing profession by Miss Buerger and Miss Powers, sponsors of the organization. Participants in the Nurses ' Club are those who are already nurses and are working toward their bachelor ' s degree or those whose future profession is nursing. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss singular and group problems; to acquaint each student with the activities and opportunities of nursing; and to provide social activity. Officers of the club are: President, Joanne Ray-Jones; vice president, Maxine Marr; secretary-treasurer, Dorothy Jorgensen. THE NURSES CLUB 95 HOME EC CLUB The Home Economics Club enjoys a membership of 56 girls under the able super- vision of Miss Opal S+amm, faculty advisor. The committees in charge of the various club activities include: Ways and Means Committee under the chairmanship of Rosalyn Meinel. These girls have spent a great deal of work on the dinners about which the entire campus has been exclaiming; also, they have made and sold Christmas toys, sponsored ice cream and cake sales, and are constantly searching for ways to increase the club ' s treasury. The Publicity Committee under the former chairmanship of Peggy Ruse and now of Betty Sheldon, put its personality in the posters, table decorations, club bulletin board and other items to really make the Home Economics Club a living, active club. The Refreshment Committee is under the chairmanship of Mary Gilbert. Undoubtedly the tasty tidbits served by this committee were among the reasons the girls enjoyed club meetings. The Welfare Committee is under the chairmanship of Carol Stephens. At Christmas time, this committee sent a box of clothing and toys to the children of the mountain districts of Kentucky. A box was also packed for a veterans hospital in Detroit. The Program and Social Committee is under the chairmanship of Beverly Buckham. This committee spent a great deal of time and thought planning the year ' s program, and made attractive copies of this program and presented one to each girl. An object the Home Economics Club Girls are working toward is to create a genuine interest in all campus activities. Under the co-chairmanship of Mary Freeman and Eleanor Balljes, the club sponsored a Homecoming float. Under the chairmanship of Lois Pasman, the club is sponsoring a basketball team. Through the co-operation of all its members, the club is standing behind all college activities, including the campus forums, assembly programs, and so forth. Highlights of the year have included: W. M. C. Home Economics Club represented by Ruth Johnson and Doris Holdeman at the Province Workshop Meeting in Chicago. Plans are also being made for a number to attend the state club meeting in Lansing. A Chicago trip including a luncheon-style show and theatre performance, and a formal spring banquet. Regular meetings of the Home Economics Club are held on the second Thursday of the month in the Davis Room of the Union Building or at the beloved Colhecon House. 96 Top: Miss Opal Stamm, Miss Mary Moore, Miss Rachel Acree. Miss Sophia Reed, Miss Margaret Jane Brennan. Center: Mrs. Ruth Rorvilc, Miss Josetfe Simon. Bottom: Virginia O ' Boyle, Norma Herring ton, Betty Varner, Betsy Slain, Mary Carrlngton, Carolyn Crlssy, Ida Maclclin, Lois Whitmore, Carol Stephens. Top: Barbara Hawkins. Woman ' s League Representative; Phyllis Kooistre, Treasurer; Martha Cross, Secretary; Bever- ly Bucitham, Vice-President; Beverly Sloven Harvey. Presi- dent. Center: Violet Schiack, Mary Bell, Dottle Gower. Doris Havens, Wilma Paul. Arlen Ott, Betty Warren, Dorothy Creason. Lucille Wightman. Bottom: Marcelle Pridgeon. Kathleen Carpenter. Barbara Hawkins, Phyllis Ash, Ruth Sheldon, Mary Rooney. Gloria Thompson, Carolyn Kircher, Martha Cross. 97 The Early Elementary Club is an organization for those students who are interested in teaching in the early elementary grades. The purpose of this club is not only to give its members ideas which will help them in their teaching, but also give them an opportunity to become acquainted with other girls who have the same interests as they have. The club is divided into six groups, headed by a group leader; each group being responsible for one meeting. The monthly meetings are arranged with these two aims in view, so we combine work and fun — lectures and teas — study groups and picnics — book reviews and refreshments. During Homecoming week, a coffee was held for the alumni in the Ty House. In front of the fire place in the Rotunda of the Training School, Miss Mats Graye Hunt gave a talk on Christmas Old and New. In January, Dr. Burge gave a very inspiring talk on teaching. A quiz program was merriment for the February meeting. The election of officers was held in April, and installation was an event of the gala May banquet. EARLY ELEMENTARY CLUB 98 First Row: Beverly Anderson, Bet+y Gunderson, Jane Watson, Marga- ret McHenney, Marilyn Willis, Leona Bauer, Joan Wysong. Back Row: Barbara Shannon, Car- men Holcomb, Mary Lou Mea- dows, Roslynn Yaggee, Roberta Rhodes, Jan Gardner, Wanda Klingenberger. Joyce Sutherland, Marian Waters, Alice Pratt. First Row: Elma Smith, Beverly Water bury, Laura Jane Lover In, Margaret Donahue. Second Row: Julia Wilson, Frances Wallcer, Jean Steele, Joan Scott, Dorothy Mattlmore. Dorothy Rid- dell, Lois Reed. Back Row: Bette Sandercock, Lin- da Meyers, Barbara MacMillan, Ruth Poplaski, Ann Hart, Phyllis Dean. Climaxing the events of the year was the traditional June picnic at the cottage of one of our sponsors, Mrs. Phillips. Officers for the year were: President, Marion Waters; vice president, Dorothy Riddel!; secretary, Carmen Holcomb; treasurer, Betty Rentner; Women ' s League representa- tive, Pat Harper; publicity, Julie Wilson; group leaders were Lois Lane, Beverly Waterbury, Lois Reed, Jane Watson, Jane Porter, and Julie Wilson. The club ' s sponsors are Mrs. Phillips and Miss Blackburn. 99 Seated: Miss Dorothy McGinnis, Lucetta Bemis, Victor Peterson, Robert Gilbert. Standing: Homer L. J. Carter, Douglas Everhart, Dr. Henry. Enjoying an early American breakfast. The Psychology Forum had a very active and successful year. The purposes of the organization, to become better acquainted with and to discuss current theories, concepts, and literature in the field of psychology , were well carried out. Breakfast discussion meetings were held at 7:00 A.M. the first Tuesday of each month. These meetings were led by members of the Forum. The third Monday of each month, guest psychologists were invited to speak and the student body was invited to attend. Typical subjects discussed at the Breakfast discussion meetings were Echoes of the Philadelphia Convention , Membership In Psi Chi , Some Criticisms of the 100 Blnet Test , Psychotherapy and the Stutterer , Standardization of the Orientation Inventory and An Analysis of Retarded Readers . Guest speakers for the year included: Dr. Gibbons, of the Upjohn Institute for Community Research; Dr. Henry, Head of the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan College; Mrs. T. Roekle; former associate director of the Psycho-Educational Clinic; Mr. Sibilio, Clinical Psychologist of Kalamazoo Children ' s Center; Dr. Van Riper, Director of the Speech Clinic; Dr. Friedmann, instructor of philosophy and history at Western Michigan College; Miss Dorothy McGinnis, associate director of the Psycho-Educational Clinic, and Homer L. J. Carter, director of the Clinic. Social meetings for the year included the formal initiation and banquet, as well as the annual picnic in June. The special project for the year was the completing of the initial steps preparatory to the organization of a campus chapter of PsI Chi, a national honorary fraternity in Psychology. Officers for the year were: president, Lucetta Bemis; vice-president, Victor Peterson; secretary, Douglas Everhart; treasurer, Robert Gilbert. Dr. Henry, Miss Dorothy McGinnis, and Homer L. J. Carter, were the faculty advisors. PSYCHOLOGY FORUM 101 Front Row; Bob Frisch. Second Row: Ethel Parks, James Chagnon, Mary Waldherr, Norma Woodard, Pat Duffln, Dr. Fried- man, Joanne Austin, Lee Carter. Back Row: Jim Tollar, Wayne Wahl, Leon Michael, Jack Coter- ell. Otto Kindhoven, William R. Short. An innovation on the campus of no mean import is the Philosophy Forum. This is the first attempt in the history of Western to provide a means whereby students may discuss philosophical problems and world views in an environment which is conducive to discussion of that type. The Forum is also designed to act as a social gathering for those who are interested in philosophy. The topics for discussion may range from What is the meaning of life? to What is love? Usually before the meeting is really under way, the members are in hot debate. Thus far, however, no solutions to the great problems of this nature have been reached. It is evident that no dogmatic solution will ever be reached on these far-reaching questions, yet the various possibilities are there for the members to turn over in their minds, and possibly arrive at some conclusions or world view which will fit ther own personalities. In addition to these regular discussions the Forum has invited speakers who are well- versed in the realm of philosophy and who having discoursed on certain topics open the meeting to discussion. Membership is composed primarily of those students who are taking courses In philosophy, but guests are welcome to attend all meetings. The officers of the Philosophy Forum are: President, Robert Frisch; Vice-president, Jack McNutt; Secretary, Joanne Austin; Publicity manager, Lee Carter. PHILOSOPHY FORUM 102 THE WOMEN ' S GLEE CLUB The Women ' s Glee Club, under the direction of Dorothea Sage Snyder has completed another year of good times, hard work, and fine musical experiences. The Glee Club was successful not only in its basic aim of presenting programs for the school and community, but also in its more subtle purpose of developing and enriching the lives and musical experience of each member through association with great music. Early in the year the club had its traditional Initiation banquet. Christmas time was busy for the members for they provided entertainment at the Women ' s League Chocolate, caroled at the homes of faculty members and Invalids, and particpated In the assembly presented by the music department. In addition, they continued their custom of presenting programs for schools and local clubs in various Southwestern Michigan towns, participating In the Spring Concert, and entertaining many of the Kalamazoo clubs. This year the club sponsored a party given for the Music Department with entertainment from all groups. The party was the beginning of a yearly event and Its purpose Is to create a closer union among the different groups of the department. The officers were: president, Margaret Baker; vice-president, Margaret Bullock; secre- tary, Phyllis Cook; treasurer, Evelyn Monroe; business manager, Edna Smith; publicity manager, Rosemary Cetlinski. First Row: Rose Landis, Ruth De Graves. Barbara Sh annon, Margaret Baker, Edna Smith, Anna Lou Dryer. Roselle Chilson, Vanda Warner, Phyllis Ash, Eleanor Howard. Second Row: Elaine Fraliegh, Jane Britton, Patricia Lake. Beverly McCabe, Bette Costa. Margaret Bullock, Marilyn Daniels, Phyllis Maloney. Evelyn Monroe, Lucille Owens, Rosemary Cetlinski. Third Row: Shirley Bruce, Jane Bennett, Charlotte Smith. Jeanne Vetterly. Shirley Bestervelt. Jeanette Callaghan, Donna Wells. Fourth Row: Dorothy Creason, Lola Cheyne, Gloria Guidi, Enid Clyde, Marion Palmatier. Carolyn George, Geraldine Dimmick, Mary Lockwood. Fifth Row: Dolores Brown, Marie Ryan. Mary Jane Vanderberg, Lorlene Boyer. Phyllis Cook, Marian Holton. Back Row: Ellen Jane Funk, Patricia Dewey, Betty Fromman, Lois Williams, Carol Ellinqer. • 1 I I • V W tf ff : First Row: Fred Roys, Don Sherman, James Benne+f, Richard Rumage, Carol Massena, Richard Peatling, James Dylcehouse, Susie Brown, Jeanne Keller. Second Row: John Boekhout, Clarence Williams, Yvonne Thuma, Clarence Rolfe, Frank Crook, Ru+h Ann Cahours, Ralph Wells, Wa+ts Johnson, Dale Kooi, Frances Garrison, Marilyn Norman, Mary Jane Loomis, Donna Jean Alfing, Valeria Morris. Third Row: Mark Harper, Elizabeth Gerst, Wanda Schiefla, Cleo Downing, Gladys Cluster. Phyllis Woodard. Jane Bennett, Robert Saunter, Laura Jane Loverin, Margaret Roof, Robert Labadie, Jean Parker, Russell Bearss, Neil Jackson. Edward Torance, Kay Lincoln, Shirley Myer, Lee Nichols. Fourth Row: Jack McKindley, Don Hogue, Tommy Tucker. El don LaMarre, William Root, Wallace Walter, Bruce Graves, Norman Lowe, Arthur Steward, Richard Morton, Lyie Otto, Jean Roberts, Raymond Jones, Arthur Park, Beverly Sanford. James Briley, Rolland Kaule, Henry Kulesa, William Grout, Barbara Blosser, Stanley Heidanus, James Smith, Robert Kavelman, John Hill. Fifth Row: Leonard V. Meretta, Calvin Johnson, Betty Krause, William Tomllnson, Charles Yoder, Ted Maters, Barbara Brown. WESTERN BAND 104 The Western Michigan College Band climaxed a very brilliant year. The band has increased from a war-time complement of 25 pieces to its present strength of 80. A large part of the success of the band is due to its director, Leonard V. Meretta, who came to Western last year from the Music faculty of the University of Michigan. The band, the most active of all organizations on campus, played for home football and basketball games, and opened the baseball season with a flag raising ceremony. It also gave two excellent concerts on campus, two broadcasts, three concert tours, and successfully finished the year with its participation in the Commencement exercises. A banquet and awards were presented at the end of the year in token of the students ' services. Shine on Harvest Moon. Stars Fell on Alabama. ' The college orchestra, now completing its second year of growth, both in size and musical accomplishment, is under the direction of Mr. Julius Stulberg. From a meager beginning. It now numbers about 50 players and performs the symphonic repertoire. Its activities have placed the organization on a high musical plane, having joined with the combined chorus and glee clubs In the Messiah performance, appearing In the Christmas assembly concert, and In presenting its annual spring concert. In addition, two out-of-town concerts were presented In the early spring in Leslie and Portland, Michigan. These communities asked our orchestra to appear on their Civic music programs. It Is the object of the organization to provide good orchestral concerts and to give adequately prepared student soloists and conductors opportunities for public appearance with the orchestra. ORCHESTRA 106 Firs! Row: Allan Murray, Tom Kingsbry, Grant Eldred. Michael Ziole. Enrol Greenman, Glen Sluti. Roy Bauer, Charles Noneman. Second Row: Bill Flynn, Arnod Schfen, Robert Bloomer, Craig Robinson, Pat Herr, Lindford Davis, Edwin Leggett, Oris Op ' t Holt, E. R. Beloof. Third Row: Bill McNabb, Frank Bohs. Francis Lindsay, Robert Nelson, Vernon Moerdylt, Ted Smith, Gordon Bowdell, George Clark, Kenneth Griffith. This year the Men ' s Glee Club was greatly strengthened by the return of so many men to Western ' s campus. It completed a very successful year under the direction of Mr. E. R. Beioof. The same high standards of performance and ideals were main- tained as have been in former years. As usual the group sang for various organizations and occasions in Kalamazoo throughout the school year. In addition the Men ' s Glee Club took an important part in the annual December presentation of the Messiah. The group also gave its annual spring concert in the Little Theatre. All in all, it can be said that they have had another successful season. MEN ' S GLEE CLUB 107 « ' f f t f. } « « - s- , ' jg, 4 1 1 i % t I fnf ? 1 I j First Row;Marge Baker, Barbara Blosser, Helen Meadows, Rosalie Chilson, John Hasten, Errol Green- man, Larry Moody, Barbara Shannon, Enid Clyde, Patricia Lake, Helen Whitney. Second Row; Donna Wells, Ramona Manning, Evelyn Monroe, Rosemary Cetlinskl, Marilyn Daniels, Russ Fisher, Ed Leggett, Ray Green, Jane Britton, Edna Smith, Nancy Pierce, Mary Lou Meadows. Third Row: Adele Kuempel, Phyllis Malarney, Marcia Allen, Carolyn Wargowskl, Helen Bergsma, Don Hage, Dave Marsh, John Boekhout, Watts Johnson, Beverly McCabe, Marilyn Heldenreich, Lola Cheyne, Ellen Jane Funk. Fourth Row: Patricia Herr, Lois Williams, Marvellee Outley, Tom Kingsbury, Wlllard Hahnenberg, Tom Fulton, Jim Bennett. Fifth Row: Ken Kistner, Bob Nelson, Vernon Moerdyk, Roger Fulton, Kenneth Pearson, Barbara Bloedorn, Betty Frammann, Pat Dewey. 108 Western Michigan ' s choir is made up of students who simply like to get together and sing. Hard work, concentration and much time is required of them in their productions of assembly programs, festivals and the like, but the students accept the work with joy which comes from creating beauty in sound and rhythm. Under the direction of Dr. Elwyn Carter, the college choir gave many interesting programs in neighboring towns and villages. This orgainzation makes a vital contribution to the activities of the school, and also strives to develop a fine sense of what is worth while among its members through the study of fine music. COLLEGE CHOIR 109 PLAYERS This year, as usual, presented days filled wtih hard worit and fun for members of fhe Players organizafion. Every other Thursday Players relaxed at the teas held in the Green room. Thanks to Mr. York and a crew of industrious members, the Green room became a much-improved room. Theme lines from former Player productions were printed on doors and painted on the ceiling, and several alumni painted clever pictures in the ceiling squares. The papier-mache tree in one corner is also a new and enjoyable addition. Players finished work on the Green room just before Homecoming, enabling the alumni to add their initials to the Green room tree. According to tradition, the float and building decorations were also done for Homecoming. Because of bad weather the parade was not held, but several determined members took the float through the streets of Kalamazoo in spite of the weather. Deep Are The Roots was chosen as the mid-winter play. The play ' s message concern ing the seemingly ever-existent problem of racial prejudice, was strong and impressive. The play was not presented until the second semester, however, due to several difficulties including the necessity of obtaining special permission from the authors to do the play. The Players ' production was the first non-professional pro- duction with a mixed cast in the United States. no First Row: Jeanne Primeau, Joyce Reed, Bill Sacic, Mary Ca+aneo. Second Row: Anita Peferman, Thelnna Morrison, Barbara Shan- non, Helen Hasltins, Harry Hoyt, Eugene Baker. Third Row: Florence Huizenga, Helene Burns, John Pruis, Julia Smith. Jewel Tuellng. Back Row: Thelma Leverenz, Mar- garet Hoover. First Row: Frieda Correll, Lois Lane, Billy Brady. Second Row: Kaye Smith, Glen Hawkins, Marjorle Lagenoek, Car- ma Conrad, Joe Stockdale, Bob Nevins. Back Row: Herbert Lewis, Bill Hat- field, Douglas Everhart, John Mader. The Players ' banquet was again the enjoyable evening it always is, as was the delightful Christmas party at the home of Miss Shaw. A number of pledges became Players during the second semester amid the traditional candle-light atmosphere. Officers for the year were: president, Jeane Primeau; vice president in charge of programs, Thelma Morrison; vice president in charge of social affairs, Barbara Shannon; secretary Joyce Reed; treasurer, Bill Sack; publicity, Jane Cook. Ill DEEP ARE 1. Senator: You contemplate marrying this young man? Alice: That ' s the general idea, Father. 2. Brett: Sir, I ' m pleased to meet you. Howard: How do you do, Lt.? Senator: Brett, Mr. Merrick is from the North. He writes books. 3. Senator: I want you to have this. It ' s a Jurgensen stem-winder. 4. Senator: It belonged to my father — the gentleman in that portrait. The gold chain you see there is the same you have in your hand ... If you open the back, you will see an inscription, Honor above all. 5: Honey: I ' m pretty enough. Why don ' t you pay ME some mind? 6. Brett: You snagged Sarah Anne ' s face on the iron fence out front. Genevra: Sarah Anne. That ' s right. That was her name. Sarah Anne. THE ROOTS 7. Senator: What are they boy? These plans — what are they? Are you going to start a revolution? Come on. Speak up. Brett: No, sir. I don ' t aim to start a revolution. I just want to stay here in the South and be principal of the Negro school. 8. Bella: Why you want that doll? Brett: She saved it for me. Maybe I want to keep it. Bella: No! No! Don ' t you dare! Don ' t you dare ever think about things like that! You listen to me. And don ' t ever forget it. Black ' s black and white ' s white . . . Come on, son. Now we ' ll go to the churchyard. 9. Brett: I ' ve done just what they all expect us to do. I ' ve come back and laid my eyes on a white woman. DEEP ARE 10. Senator: What are you doing in my chair? — And why are you still wearing that uniform? I I. Maxwell: He walked right in the front door of the library, as proud as Punch. Any number of people saw him. 12. Senator: We ' re not accusing you. Collect yourself. Can ' t you think of anyone e!se who might have been In Mr. Merrick ' s room? 13. Genevra: Have you ever seen a lynching? I did once. I was thirteen years old. 14. Alice: I wish you were dead. Genevra: Yes, that would solve everything, wouldn ' t It? Except that I don ' t want to be dead . . . I ' m going away. THE ROOTS 15. Senator: You ' re my daughter, Alice. Although you may never admit it, you ' re like me. 16. Senator: Wait a minute. Sheriff. I ' m sorry about this, boy. We trusted you. Admit that you stole the watch and we ' ll withdraw the charges. Brett: Miss Alice: Do you think I stole the watch? 17. Senator: Here it is . . . Take it if you like. Do you think I ' m sorry? 1 would have let him ROT in jail. If I could have done it I ' d have had him hanged. 18. Howard: The prejudice is rooted deep — so deep it will take every ounce of your strength to dig it out and look at it squarely ... I beg you, Alice think about it. 19. Genevra: It ' ll be all right then, won ' t it? We can look forward to it can ' t we? fi - , $ tffi First Row: Rosemarie Mattimore, Nancy Pierce. Eleanor Carter. Margaret Bullock.. Second Row: Wilma Brenner. Colette DuBois. Edna Smith. Edna May Shafer. Julia Chen. Dr. Noble. Shirley Blalock, Mrs. Stuart, Yvonne de Young, Marjorie Cooper. Back Row: Mrs. Suiy Penny, Jacqueline de Groat, Frank Veles, James De Witt. Stanley Phillips, Nelson Curtis. Richard Hawkins, Leightor Bonnette. Thelma Kraai. Ruth Yetter. First Row: Pat Chisholm. Nancy Champs, Noreen Hamming, Betty Olds. Second Row: Lois Dethmers, Anne Gas. Jean Slapinski. Miss Tamin, Suzanne Prince, Shirley Ann Myers, Geraldine Schati, Marian Brown, Vivian Brown. Back Row: Miss Windsor, Dorothy De Wolff, LaVone Billion, Monroe Price, Glen Karseboom. Robert Chapman. Frank Stager, LaVern Berry. Betty Yonkers. Carol Montague, Betty Frakes. .; . 116 Le Cercle Francals Is an organization for students of French. It gives the Interested student an opportunity to hear and to speak French. The monthly meetings have included: a French movie, initiation, annual Christmas Chocolate, scavenger hunt, French war bride speaker, play, Chicago trip, and the annual picnic. At the Christmas party Monroe Price and Edna Smith sang; Margaret Bullock led the group in singing the Christmas carols, and Leighton Bonnette was Pere Noel. Shortly after Christmas the yearly Rummage Sale was held with Betty Olds as chairman. A French scavenger hunt sent the entire club to the library for a dictionary, and then after numerous other articles. The officers for the year were: Frank Veles, president; Wilma Brenner, vice-president; Bonita Saegar, secretary; Nelson Curtis, treasurer; Jerry Schatz, social chairman; and Shirley Blalock, Christmas chairman. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS 117 SCIENCE CLUB The Student Science Club was reorganized in the fall of 1944 after its temporary abandonment during the war. In 1921 this club was started under the guidance of the Faculty Science Club. Dr. LeRoy H. Harvey, former head of the Biology depart- ment, was most active in launching the club and sustaining its efforts. The present faculty sponsor, Mr. James Boynton, has served continuously since 1924 except during his World War II service. The Science Club has established the LeRoy H. Harvey Memorial Loan Fund to aid deserving students whose major interests are in the field of science. Students majoring or minoring in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Psy- chology, or Physics, with a high scholastic average are eligible for membership. At present the club is subdivided into the Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics sections, and these groups meet Independently of the general meetings. Programs during the year have Included talks by Dr. H. Thompson Straw, The Import- ance of Geography in World War 11 ; and Dr. Lillian Meyer, Folic Acid, a new B Complex Vitamin. In addition various members of the club have presented programs Including, Fluorescence, Phosphorescence, and Luminescence by Edward Grimsal and Herbert Smith, and Mathematical Tricks by Jeanne Alwood and Maxine Pope. One of the more important social gatherings of the year was the Alumni tea held during Homecoming week in November. Many alumni, including former teachers and faculty attended this annual event. Officers for this year are President, Paul Splitstone; Vice-president, Harry Cairns; Secretary, Lucile Thompson; Treasurer, Wilma Brenner; and Historian, Donna Hackley. The membership committee consists of Jeane Alward, Jerome BIgelow and Naomi Fox. Front Row: Jeane Alwood, Wilma Brenner, Burnidene Bingaman, Maxine Pope, Phyllis Woodard, Mr. James Boynton, Irene Strickland. Back Row: Edith DeRose, Wilta Reiser, Beverly Brown, Lucile Thompson. Front Row: Ruth Yetter, Donna Hackley, An- toinette Campbell, Dorothy GrifHn, Jerome Bigelow. Back Row: Edward Grimsal, Gordon Gill, Ray Bennett, Eleanor Proud, Naomi Fox, Paul Split- stone. First Row: Jean Pinkster, Jane Ander- son, Ruth Klan, Agapy Matheodalcis, Jean SlapinskI, Mary Jane Cummings. Second Row: Be+ty Wells. Jeanne Knox, Lois Bowlby, Joyce Selbering, Eleanor Rough, Margaret Luck, Mr. Rice, Third Row: Dr. Hanna, Suianne Prince, Leona Duehl , Ann Awdekewich , Maxine Smith , Mary Maloney , Gretchen Vandersalm. First Row: Nancy Champs, Delores Cain, Jayne Lounsberry, Kat+Ie Placko, Rosamond Becht, Joyce Thomas. Second Row: Beverly Buckham. Marl- beth Bennett, Mildred hiall, Priscilla Kerr, Barbara Fletcher, Priscilla Barnes, Mrs. Reva, Barbara Coe. Third Row: Lester Lindquist, Phyllis Edwards, Fran King, Lucy Bennett, Ruth Hornsby, Janet Frye, Denlse Fisher, Mrs. Whitney. Sigma Tau Chi is now In Its fourth year on Western ' s hilltop. Its members are com- prised of students from the business education, business administration, retailing, and secretarial curricula. It is one of the largest of all the organizations on campus. This honorary commerce fraternity, which is the first chapter In the state of Michigan, has for its purposes to promote scholarship, to develop closer co-ordination between college training and actual business experience, and to aid In the placement of students both in the business field and in the teaching profession. The officers for the year were: president, Maribeth Bennett; vice-president, Mary Jane Mum maw; secretary, Priscilla Kerr; treasurer, Beverly Buckham; statlsician, Maxine Smith; alumni secretary, Margaret Ann Luck; Women ' s League representative, Jeanne Knox. SIGMA TAU CHI 119 First Row: Orville Sackeft, Reuben Linger, Jack Cochran. Second Row: Cal Johnson, John Kel- ler, Clem Grabner, Bob Lundy, Horace Chance, Firsf Row: Diclt Hosman, Clarence Pila+owlcz, Phil Krahmiller. Second Row: Otto Kindshoven, Rob- ert Kohloff. Wilmer Wllkie. Al Kee- gan, Jim MacKay, Gene Babcock. First Row: Charlie Gumina, Bill Ko- belius, Bernard Friti. Second Row: Carl Oelrich, Warde Plerson, Carl Leutholtz, John Creel- man, Ralph Sleight, 5-12 CLUB President; Jack Cochran Vice-president: Charles Gumina Secretary: Mark Meyers Treasurer: Orville Sacket During the war there were at Western every semester varying numbers of Navy and Marine Corps men attending school in preparation for Officers ' School, or for flight training. A great number of these men, together with other former V-12 ' s and V-5 ' s from other schools, have returned to Western to complete their education. In the fall semester of 1946 the 5-12 Club was formed among these men, and was chartered on campus with an initial 55 members. Honorary members include those former members of the V-12 and.V-5 programs who live in the immediate area of Kalamazoo, but who do not attend Western. Activities included several informal dances, open to the student body, and a bang-up steak dinner for members only, besides meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The club is designed to give to the 5-l2ers an organization where they can meet old buddies, and find new acquaintances who have a common background. In Dr. Halnon, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Plough, the 5-l2ers have sponsors who have always taken an Interest in Navy and Marine activities on campus, and who now support us fully. 121 Graduating Seniors: Sue Edsel, Mar- garet Farrell, Marjorie Mell. Dorothy Harteneft, Gloria Nicolas, Ann Pine, Mary Vodopic, Betty Bollen, Esther Nolte, Sue Muehlheisen. Janet Russell, Nancy Holmes, Barbara Scott. Pat Rooney, Doris Henderson, Mary Ann Rhodie, Barbara Fealoclt. Joan Van Lanlngham, Mary Ellen Black, Penny Hammond, Marg Ware- ham, Connie Castle, Doris Rhodes, Karol Decker. Sarah Emmick, Joyce Randolph, Vala- rie Cook, Shirley Fritz, Jane Cobb, Audrey Marr. K B ' ' 1 B m i iw H teii fvi - Graduating Seniors: Dawn Haver, Ann Hall, Pat Ebert. The O. T. Club held elections at the beginning of the fall ternn and Audrey Marr was chosen president. Doris Henderson was elected vice-president; Connie Castle secretary; Willo Ann Rayburn, treasurer. The club ' s sponsors this year are Miss Dora Gower, O.T.R. and Mr. Karl Gassiander, both members of the O. T. department. The club meets the second Tuesday of every month and the programs are both social and instructive. The O. T. Club ' s aim is to promote the interests of O. T. throughout the campus. The main event of the club ' s year is the annual Christmas Bazaar where only hand made gifts are sold. Marilyn Kurschner and Ruth Feldman were co-chairmen of this event. The club also published a paper the Kazette which contains news of interest to both present and past O. T. students. OCCUPAT OfS At THERAPY CLUB Cecile Nyland, Daisy Ruth Seda, Barbara Bloedorn, Ellse Sorvgarrd, Jeanette Ran+hum, Sophia Perzl, Deidad Ramos. Anne Zeman, Ruth Feldman, Marilyn Kurschner, Pat Morrison, Willo Ann Rayburn, llene Smith, Phyllis Puff en- burger. Alfred Jannausch M.. D. Sumney Ira Morrison Reid Arnold Bob Hutton Worfhing+on DeBoer Frank O ' Oonnell Jim Cushman James McCreight Albert Hiler Thomas McDonnell Sydney DeBoer Charles Van Eeuwen was a man of Western, a pilot who deliberately crashed his plane rather than let it fall, out of control, into a residential district. In his name and in his spirit the newest organization on campus was formed. A nucleus of ten members started the Vets Club in 1945, with Carroll Vanna+ter as its Commander. Membership has grown steadily since then, and today the club is Western ' s largest organi- zation with more than 650 student veterans holding cards. Alfred ( Doc ) Jannausch began his term of office as Commander in September 1946, when Western reached its peak of enrollment. Under his leadership the ideas and ideals with which the Vets Club was organized took on a definite shape. The executive committee, seeking a larger membership, debated the purpose of a campus organi- zation for veterans, the reason for its existence. And since all veterans have common problems, their solution was decided as the primary purpose of the club. One problem is in adjustment to the change from the intellectual vacuum of the armed services to the intellectual concentration of the classroom. The Vets Club has contributed to the co-ordination of the student with administration and faculty. The latter have realized that more than half the student body are no recent high school graduates, but men who have known hardship, danger, and boredom — men who want as much out of Western as they put into it. This has made the work of the club easier. The social problem is another the club has solved. There are very few rah-rah boys among ex-servicemen. They have taken their part in college activities and have had their fun without resorting to juvenile antics. A big problem among vets is their relations with the Veterans Administration and with Congress. The Charles Van Euwen Command is one of 15 like organizations which make up the State of Michigan Student Veterans Association. In Western and in the Association the Club has done Its best to Instruct and inform all ex-G.I. ' s through discussion at meetings and through News for Veterans , a mimeographed newsletter posted on all campus bulletin boards. The Vets Club represents, not only Its membership, but every student veteran at Western. CHARLES VAN EEUWEN COMMAND, VETERANS Of WORLD WAR II 125 ' ' At ' t W CLUB First organized in the fall of 1921, the W Club is composed of men who have earned a major award in athletics. The W Club traditionally promotes worthwhile campus activities, and has as its aims fellowship, high scholarship, greater school spirit, ideals of good sportsmanship, and clean living on Western ' s campus. This past year was a banner one for the W Club and its members. At the first meeting thirty-five members were present. During the first pledgeship thirty-eight new members were put under the careful guidance of Emerson Grossman and his initiation committee. The second pledgeship held in the spring added twenty more members, increasing the total membership to ninety-three. Among the functions of this year ' s club were included the annual alumni dinner dance, concessions for the basketball and baseball games, and selling programs. All proceeds from these various activities were divided between the W Club ' s scholarship fund and the field house fund. Our intramural teams were consistent winners in campus events. The annual basket- ball game between the regular Freshman team and the W Club ended with latter victorious by two points. The victors were led by their playing coach, Wally Stuckert. The officers for the year were as follows; President, Lewis Lang; vice-president, John McCarger; secretary, Charles Hackley and Loren Edmunds; treasurer, Harold Gen- sichen. The advisors for the year were as follows: Clayton Maus, C. B. MacDonald, and Dr. W. Valdo Weber. 126 g 9 f Q s '  TOP— First Row: Hal Gensichen, John McCarger, Lewis Lang, Chuck Hackley. Back Row, Gus Gorguze, Art Gillespie, Erwin Fitzgerald, Earl Reyburn, Val Bleech, Mr. Clayton Maus. CENTER— First Row: Jack Lees, Chuck Hackley, Clarence Pilatowici, Back Row: Joe Cooper, Bob Fitch, Loren Edmonds, Jim Marks, Bob Carter. BOTTOM— First Row: Art Parynik, Ed Moschionl. Frank Velesz, Bob Cole. Back Row: Ron Pullan, Ray Postema, Gordon Bowdell, Jay Formsma, Dick Hanna, Dick Groggel, Norm Stickney. TOP— First Row: Emerson Grossman, John Mllroy, Bob Cart- wright. Back Row: Don Groggel, Don Boven, Tom O ' Shaughnessy, Bob Maloney, Ben Almany CENTER— First Row: Dick Lucking, Ernie Victor, Ed Rossi, Arnie Brown. Back Row: John Ziellnski, Oran Davis, Hilt Foster, Hal Humble, Darwin Smith, Ted Plaza. BOTTOM— First Row: Wally Stuckert, Art May, Mel VanDis. Back Row: Carroll Kyser, Eddie Taylor, Warren Biddle, Harold Throop, Dick Leahy. Kappa Delta Pi is a national fraternity in education. Membership is limited to juniors and seniors of high scholastic standing and showing a promise of leadership in the teaching profession. Its purpose is to encourage high intellectual and personal standards and to recognize outstanding service in education. The local chapter, Beta lota, is one of the ninety-four chapters in various American colleges and universities. This year Kappa Delta Pi has been very active. We have held many interesting and worth while meetings and have discussed various problems that were of Interest to the members here at Western. KAPPA DELTA PI 128 Front- Row: Marguerite Szalcas. Barbara McLaughlin, Rosemary Aleria. Back Row: Trevor HeNems, Dr. Robinson, Clem Srabner, Bob Williams. Front Row; Eleanor Jean Carter, Carol Stephens, Priscllla Barnes. Back Row: Glenn Karseboom. Robert Kraai. Dennis Chase. Front Row: TonI Campbell, Maxine Sprik, Barbara MacMIIIan. Back Row: Nelson Curtis, Victor Peter- son, Nelson Kreuie. First Row: Paula Herrinq+on, Robin Fastenra+h, Jean La Delia, Shirly Forbes, Wanda Ogorelc. Second Row: Jack Kerr, Gene Bab- cock, Duane Allen. James Affhalter, Alfred Cortrlght, Victor Grandy, Dr. Wm. V. Weber. Back Row: Tom Uyemura, Bill Mc- Nabb, Ned S+ephayn, Leon A+kins. Gordon Lanqley. Gaylord Woodard, Alan Lincoln. The pre-law club, before the war years, was an active and aggressive organization that served the needs and interests of Western ' s pre-legal personnel. During the war, the supply of pre-law students dwindled to almost nothing, and consequently, forced the pre-law club out of existence. Now, the pre-law club has been re-organized under the name of Collegium Legis. The purpose of Collegium Legis is to stimulate a greater interest in the functions and object of laws and lawyers in our city, state, and nation, and to make it possible for the members of the club to work together toward the greatest possible success in their chosen profession. Students who are enrolled in the pre-law curriculum are eligible to membership in this organization. All students at Western who are interested in law in any way are invited to share in the monthly programs. The programs of Collegium Legis are set up to help the pre-law student gain an understanding of the many different fields in the legal profession. They present to him through the experience of others the problems as well as the satisfactions of law and lawyers. A typical program was The Place of the Lawyer In Labor Relations . The speaker was Attorney Edwin G. Gemrlch, who has had wide experience in this field. Officers for the year were: President, Gordon C. Langley; Secretary-treasurer, Shirley Forbes. Dr. Shilling and Dr. Weber acted as advisors. COLLEGIUM LEGIS 130 SOCIOLOGY FORUM The Sociology Club of Western Michigan College of Educafion was recently re- organized for the express purpose of pursuing those studies of social problems which beset us in the complexity of modern living. Meetings were held bi-monthly last semester and under the guidance of Prof. Paul Horton, programs of various sorts were presented to an appreciative audience. These programs consisted of Radio Forums and Round Table discussions with student participation plus guest speakers and lectures by eminent sociologists. As we strive for a more clarified picture of our social Institutions, the members of W.M.C. Sociology Club will visit a few of these institutions and hospitals this present semester. We wish to extend a hearty welcome to any prospective members and to urge others who are interested in effecting a cure for these social problems to join immediately. First Row: Pat Mancini, Barbara Lett. Pat O ' Malley, Phyllis Cook. Second Row: Esther Arink, Myrtle Lovett, Dorothy Riddell, Mary Bagley. Beverly Cutting, Annette Swanson, Ruthmay DeHann, Ruth Burns. First Row: Alice Carpenter, Pamela Clarke, Dorothy Hadley. Second Row: Duane Roberts, Pat Mil- lar, Marge Willems, Marion Dale. Dorothy Whipple, Howard Kendrick, Mr. Horton. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club is an organization affiliated with other groups in other colleges throughout the country whose purpose Is to study international relations and to foster interest in and discussion of interna tional problems. It meets every second Wednesday to hear talks, discussions and debates on international and foreign affairs and plan student forums and discussion groups. Anyone showing an interest and a willingness to co-operate in the discussion of international relations may belong. Sponsors are Dr. Scott and Dr. Frledmann. First Row: Shirley Mae O ' Mara, Bar- bara S+ephenson, Helen Lander, Mary Ann Kulas. Second Row: Mary Ann Zieman, Vir- ginia Nickon, Rosemary Alaria. Back Row: Ann Potter, Joy Turner. Mary Ellen Wilkinson. Georgia Wln- terrowd. 2 , - The Modern Dance Club, under the capable direction of Miss Sarah McRober+s, is an organiiafion open to those students who are interested in the interpretation of ideas and feelings through the art of bodily movements. This year the club presented a program for a dinner given by the Faculty Women ' s Club. The theme of the program consisted of the three types of floor shows. In original style, they presented the old fashioned can-can, the outdated tap dance, and the modern jitterbug numbers. The Brown and Gold Fantasies asked the group to compose several dances in line with the theme, and the last part of the year was spent preparing for a polished performance. When no other program or activity Is scheduled for the year, a complete dance concert is presented of approximately fifteen selections in the vein of a particular theme. To complete the year ' s activities, a spring dinner Is given where the hopes for future presentations are discussed. Officers for the year were: President, Rosemary Alaria; vice-president, Shirley O ' Mara; secretary-treasurer, Barbara Stephenson; publicity chairman, Georgia Winterrowd. MODERN DANCE CLUB 133 First Row: Charles Means, Jr., Eleanor Titus, Virginia Kelier, Richard Kile. Second Row: Dr. Sfeen, Jack Ryan, Alice Swenson, Betty Ongley, Jack Frank, Mr. Hinds. Back Row: Davis Dickinson, John Hines. David Zeese, Leonard Purdy, John Ongley, John Kremer, Frank Stager, Marilyn Kurscher. First Row: Homer Williams. Dorothy Griffin, Marie Smith, Barb Bowman, Norma Haskins. Joanne Ray-Jones. Back Row: Beverly Brown, Richard Crick, Naomi Fox. John Karnemaat, Harry Morris, Dorothy Wright, Jim Koestner, Ru+h Yetter, Rebecca Drakas. First Row: Gerry Robert. Ed Marrow, James Haffenden, D. N. Powleson. Harry Contos, Donna Hackley. Back Row: Samuel Smart, Robert Sonde, Edward Hartman, Bob Westesson, Richard Gibson, Marshall Morrison, David Car- penter. CIRCULUS PRE-MEDICUS Curriculus Pre-Medicus, Western ' s organization devoted to students anticipating professions in the medical sciences, this year completed its first decade as an active campus organization. Since its inception in 1937 as a club exclusively for pre-medical students, Curriculus Pre-Medicus has enlarged to include, in addition, those interested in dentistry, medical technology, and the other medical sciences. Programs were planned to correlate the technical and instructive, with informational material in the various lectures. Thus a comprehensive and practical series of talks was presented. Inaugurating the year. Dr. Hazel Prentice spoke on the selection of medicine as a profession. Two other interesting meetings presented a discussion of the practice of obstetrics by Dr. P. A. Koestner and a talk on dentistry by Dr. N. Lanelere. Other programs projected included a visit to the State Hospital with a talk by a psychiatrist on mental disease, and the annual picnic-outing to conclude the year. Mr. F. J. Hinds and Dr. E. Steen of the department of biology are faculty advisors to the club. Officers for the year were: Jack Ryan, president; Alice Swensen, vice- president; Ellen Smith, secretary; Betty Lee Ongley, treasurer; Jack Frank, historian. 135 Another Splndler year has come to an end. It has been a good year, full of friendly old traditions and brand new ventures. Homecoming seemed to start off the social life for the campus in general, and Spindler entered into the welcoming mood with a Chocolate for the returning alums. One Friday night last fall, the Freshmen turned hostesses and entertained the upperclass women with an informal program and refreshments. Combining time and talent with Walwood, we put on a Sadie Hawkins ' Dance in November, and the annual Inter-dorm Formal in the spring. Both of these affairs were very successful and showed the merits of co-operation. The Christmas Breakfast with its candlelight parade and solemnly beautiful program initiated the Freshmen into one of the loveliest of Spindler traditions, and this spirit of Christmas lingered throughout the dorm in decorations and snatches of carols for the rest of the holiday season. A new custom was initiated when after dinner coffee was served in the Blue room on Sundays, and these, together with the frequent teas, gave us a chance to meet together in a group. The social year ended with a dinner in honor of the graduating seniors, and they left with promises to return and become our proud alums in years to come. Mrs. Hoyt has completed another year as a very successful housemother at Spindler Hall, and the counselors assisting her were Miss Mary Doty, Miss Margaret Feather, and Miss Jean Smith. The nurse in the dormitory was Miss Richmond. Officers of the first semester were: Jean Slapinski, president; Barbara Shannon, vice-president; Carmen Holcomb, secretary; and Mary Callaghan, treasurer. LAVINA SPINDLER HALL Vandercook Hall opened its doors this year and greeted many fanniliar faces, not only those who resided here the previous semester, but also many of the veterans that were here before the war. The men of Vandercook are governed by themselves. The governing body is a council which is made up of its officers and precinct representatives. This group works out the activities for the year, and the policies of the dorm as a whole. Vandercook is divided into the following halls: Goddard Hall, Hall of Fame, Allen Hall, Grosser Hall, Burnham Hall, and Corbett Hall. Through inter-hall activities the men receive an unlimited amount of entertainment, and sports activities which are hotly contested. Beside the above halls Vandercook consists of study rooms, lounge rooms, a recreation room, a den, coffee shop (for sandwiches, rolls. Ice cream, etc.) and a switch board for local phone calls. The Tepee Tango, the annual dance promoted by Vandercook Hall residents, has become a fixture on Western ' s campus. As in previous years, it was held In the beautifully decorated Union Ballroom, and it was a great success. Mr. and Mrs. Towner Smith act as director and housemother of the dormitory. Mr. Devere Curran, Mr. Raymond Schofield, and Mr. Zack York are the counselors who assist Mr. Towner Smith. 138 ■ii ' r:p.i%4ii%%-m ' ■ i m . -  ■ ' lisp Top: Burnham Hall Top: Goddard Hall Middle: Corbett Hall Middle: Hall of Fame Bottom: Allen Hall Bottom: Grosser Hall V ANDERCOOK HALL 139 W ALWOOD HALL DORM Another year of life at Walwood has come to an end. With it remain many fond memories of the dorm ' s activities for the year, which included open houses, teas, pajama parties, and many other social events, which are a tradition at Walwood. As the girls entered the dormitory this fall, they were greeted by Miss Rita Kohn, Miss Hester Pellegrom, Mrs. Leona Hefner; and we were honored to have the first dorm housedaddy — Mr. Harry Hefner. The real spirit of Walwood girls again proved itself this semester, when the bunk beds which replaced the single beds last year still remained. The two girls ' dormitories combined to give the Sadie Hawkins Dance welcoming the boys back on campus the early part of the first semester. Homecoming in the fall brought special notice to Walwood when we won first prize for our lawn display. January marked the end of our first semester and we bade fond farewell to those who left our midst at a Farewell dinner party. The second semester ' s activities included the Easter Breakfast, Mothers ' Day Tea, Senior Farewell Dinner, and the Inter-Dorm Formal. First Row: Harold Hoffman, Robert Perry, George Priming, Arthur Neiman. Second Row: Frances Bekedann. Diana Logan, Virginia Phillips, Verna Burlte, Dorine Haab, Arlene Ott, Phyllis Schulti, Leona Bauer. Third Row: Mrs. Elaine Hoffman, Mrs. Elaine Perry, Iva Shippy, Marcella Thalmann, Carleen Poniti, Inez Bauer. Fourth Row: Donald Buyaclc, Del Gronholi, Donald Groggel, Richard Groggel, Robert Love, Clifford Brueggemann. First Row: David Olsen, Harold Ramoie, Richard Voli, Irving Fe liter, Les Sundling, Robert Thomas. Second Row: Jacqueline Smith, Marietta Kajath, Violet Schick, Jacqueline Sherrat, Marilyn Heldenreich, Carol Roberts, Roslyn Meinel, Ruth Fahling, Betty Krause. Third Row: Dorothy Wlederhold, Evelyn Anderson, Wande Hassler, Marjorle Franck, Wllma Paul, Eileen Lamborn, Margaret Bach, Emily Belan, Dorothy Simless. Fourth Row: Keith Dinda, Earl Fischer, Kenneth Lyies, Reinold Behnke, Gerald Rehbeln, Harold Koenecke, Robert Groh, James Smith. 145 Officers; Seated — Jacqueline Johnson, Dick Leahy, Pat Ryan Standing — Henry D ' Haene, Father Berltemler, James Hoy. The Newman Club is an organization founded for Catholic college students. Any Catholic student at Western Michigan or Kalamazoo College Is offered the privilege or joining the Newman Club and taking part in the program that this organization extends. The Newman Club Is an affiliate of a national organization composed of over 300 colleges and universities In the United States. The brilliant Cardinal Newman, a great Intellectual leader of his time, was appropri- ately chosen as patron of the club. The purpose of the organization is to promote Catholic culture and fellowship that will foster the spiritual, intellectual and social Interest of Catholic students. The Club meetings are held on alternate Tuesdays in the C.Y.O. rooms of St. Augustine ' s parish with Father Berkemier officiating as chaplain. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club in session. Front Row: Margaret Kline, Gisela Keck. Joan Hoffman. Second Row: Patricia King. Howard Dean. John Karne- maat, Miss Steckelberg. Shirley Manes. Back Row: Bob Bonde, Herbert Balin, Carlton King. Robert Westessen, James Pellowe, Howard Crum, Harold Burdick, Jack Frank. Front Row: Ann Porter, Edith Whistler, Eleanor Carter, Margaret Bullock, Donna Hackley. Back Row: Keith Bullock, Nelson Curtis, Glen Karse- boom, Frank Root, Jerome Bigelow, Loren Pennington. Mr. Rothfuss. Mrs. Rothfuss. The members of Der Deutsche Verein are students who have had a year or more of college German, and who are interested in the informal study of German life and customs through social activities. The cultivation of conversational German is also encouraged at the sessions. The monthly meetings consist of social events, talks on experiences in Germany by faculty members and students, and German literature, music, and art presenta- tions by the members. One of the highlights of the year ' s activities was a Christmas banquet in the Van Gogh room. During the program afterward, German carols were sung, and an informative talk on Christmas in Germany was presented by Mr. Rothfuss. Other meetings included a lecture by Dr. Thompson, about the libraries in Germany, an informal quii program conducted entirely in German, and a very entertaining program of German dramatics presented by the pledges at the beginning of the year. Whenever possible, Verein members make excursions to places where a little of the old world atmosphere and customs can be observed first hand. Some of these are to the Holland Tulip Festival in the Spring, and to German operas in Chicago. These trips are partly financed by sandwich and doughnut sales to the students. The faculty advisors of Der Deutsche Verein are Miss Steckelberg and Mr. Rothfuss, both of the college German department. The club officers for the past year were: John Karnemaat, president; Howard Dean, vice-president; Herbert Balin, secretary; and Gisela Keck, treasurer. DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN 147 Wanda Ogorek, Donna Welles, Barbara MacMillan, Esther Nolte, Mrs. Seibert, Betty Bolin, Betty Jane Cochrane, Betty James, Mary De Haan, Ann Porter. B Front Row: Carol Mason, Dorothy Mc- Millan, Jeanne Knox. Back Row; Lucy Bennett, Bonnie Schnoor, Margery Wells, Marie Ryan. Front Row: Carol Jo Hemingway, Marge Finley, Natalie Holman. Back Row: Violet Schlch, Laticia Pierce, Agapy Matheodakis, Gerry Krusel. Front Row: Ellen Smith, Barbara Jones, Marilyn Willis, Helen Wuzke, Phyllis Fish. Back Row: Sue Muehleisen, Helen Wirth. y wcA The Young Women ' s Christian Association is an organization whose purpose is to provide a fellowship for every girl on campus. It aims to assist its members in acquiring a religious balance adequate to face the problems which confront college students. Y girls meet every other week for programs having to do with education, current problems, entertainment and social life, and projects of service. One of the main events is the Freshman breakfast which takes place in the fall of the year. All the members take an active part on this occasion in welcoming the new women students. Officers for the year were: Irene Strickland, president; Marie Ryan, secretary; and TonI Campbell, treasurer. Mrs. Russell Seibert, Mrs. Roy Joyce, Mrs. William Cain, Mrs. William Berry, and Mrs. Wynand Wichers were the faculty advisors for the year. Front Row: Joan Crist, Irene Strickland, An- toinette Campbell, Betty Yonkers. Back Row: Jeanette Ashby, lla Mae Flemming, Barbara Lett. Wanda Klingenberger, Stephanie Kus+odovlch, Marge Lagenock, Ann Pine, Marg Jane Gay, Ruth Phillips, Ruth Rauth, Lena Patten. Firsf Row: Claudia Vander Leest, Beverly Light, Joan Jenkins, Lorraine Timmerman, Dolores Pawloski, Lee Outley, Phil Edwards. Second Row; Helen Haslcins, Beverly Sager, Victor Petersen, Marjorie Atkins, Doris Stephenson, Dorothy Riddel!, June hiepner. Third Row: Fred Slater, Bernard Jack- son, Neil Brennan, John F. Lemke, Robert Bott, Nelson Kreuie, Roy Houston, Mr. Carl Cooper. Future Teachers of America Is a national organiration sponsored by the National Education Association. The George H. Hillard Chapter of the Future Teachers of America at Western Michigan College was organized in 1938, and it is the first one to be chartered in Michigan. In 1942-43, It was cited In the United States as the Banner Chapter. Its membership consists of college men and women especially interested in the profession of teaching. All members of the Future Teachers of America are automatically members of the National Education Association as well as the Michigan Education Association and are entitled to the journals of each. The movement is unique in three particulars: first, its publications have definite content emphasizing civic, ethical, and professional duties; second, it encourages and suggests methods of training for participation in community and national affairs; and third, the printed material of the organization includes both state and national copy. The local chapter Is sponsored by Mr. Carl R. Cooper, Alumni Secretary. Monthly meetings have been held since the club ' s organization. The aim of FTA, teacher enrichment and practical experience in working together, is carried forth in these meetings by inviting speakers to the club, both from the faculty and from the student body. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA 150 Saci Future Teachers of America is a national organ ization spons Education Association. The George H. Hillard Chapter of th Mary De La no and Bob Rizzardi represent the spirit of Western in turning out to the numerous social events held on cannpus. The above candid was taken by the Brown Gold photographer at the Cinderella Ball, which was sponsored by Omega Chi Gamma. 153 Co-directors. Marilyn Kurschner and Ken Kis+ner Music by Tom Ful+on and Ted Ma+ers The Fantasies this year were student written, directed and produced. Many hours of work were put in by all those concerned to help make the show the success it was. It was presented two nights at Central Auditorium to a crowd of 5,000, and greatly enjoyed by all who attended. BROWN AND GOLD FANTASIES Western ' s songbirds, Sue Hagy and Pat Lake. Teddy and Patty TEPEE TANGO Chairman Ed Moorehead and wife. This year Vandercook Hall put on its annual Tepee Tango at Walwood Ballroom. Many of the decorations that have been left from previous Tepee Tangos were Talking it over. The faculty enjoying an evening. EnioYment used along wi+h new Indian faces and symbols. Hard work was put In by all the committee members which went to making a very successful dance. Dick and friends. Phyllis Dean, president; Phyllis Ash, vice-president; Beverly Waterbury, secretary, Joan Lange, treasurer. Betty Lee Ongley, publicity manager; Aretha Ham- mond, O. T. representative; Lorraine Timmerman, Later El representative; Pat Harper, Early El repre- sentative. Eleanor Proud, General Degree; Anne Oas, Secondary School: Ruth Sheldon, Home Economics representative; Jeanne Knox. Business Education representative. Carol Ellinger, Music representative; Charlotte Grant, Art representative; Fayetta Paulsen, Physical Education representative; Beth Boeiwlnkle, Rural Life and Edu- cation representative. Even through the hot summer months, much work and many plans were Instigated for the Freshman Daze , Junior-Senior Sister program. Barb Hawkins and Flo Huizenga were the co-chairmen who shared the honors for the week, and their work was well rewarded, as any Freshman woman will willingly testify. The annual Who ' s Who Party was again in the form of a Jeans Jamboree , where a quit program and singing were topped by refreshments; a fine take-off into a first year at Western. The women who worked on the float for the Homecoming parade that was rained out, still think they would have won a prize. Even though the huge cup and saucer were never used, the women will never forget their wire-cut fingers and work in the rain. WOMEN ' S LEAGUE 158 The memory of the Christmas Chocolate was carried home into the holiday season by the several hundred women who attended the afternoon affair, arranged for them by Carol Elllnger, chairman. Top Hat ' n Tails was the theme of the winter formal, with Anne Oas as chairman. Both the ballroom and the cafeteria were used, with Bob Lewis and Bob Barnes providing the music for the dancing of over 600 couples. Spring activities included a Mother ' s Tea, in the Walwood Ballroom, and the annual June Breakfast, honoring senior women and outstanding freshmen, and were marked by fun, flowers, food and friendliness. With important changes in the Davis Room, Wednesday afternoon teas became an especial treat. Draperies were cleaned and turned, the rug was cleaned and mended, and the corner davenports were reupholstered. These added improvements lent warmth and friendliness to the already gracious and populalrly-used room. The entire faculty was extended an invitation to one weekly tea, veteran ' s wives were guests of Women ' s League at another occasion, and faculty women were receivers of mid-week refreshments later in the spring. Phyllis Dean presided ably throughout the year for League, which was sponsord by Mrs. Bertha Davis, Mrs. Dorothy Hoyt, Miss Reva Voile, and Miss Clara Bush. The Jeans Jamboree Women ' s League Cabinet in session. ACADEMY This year for Academy has been one of cheerfulness, challenge, and change. Instead of a complete back to normal state, we found a crowded campus with crowded classes. The number of students enrolled surpassed any previous enrollment. In spite of these changed conditions. Academy continued its activities in the usual way. Academites won ' t soon forget the booth which they sponsored at the carnival held for new students, or the Homecoming luncheon, or the formal chocolate held just before Christmas. The house party with its wonderful food and fun was another outstanding feature listed under Things we ' d like to remember . Tradition was broken this year by consent of all sororities. It was decided that pledging should take place only once a year. Thus the first semester lacked the color of rush parties and scared pledges. Entertaining programs and other activities took their place, including a tea the Academites held for the three other sororities on Western ' s campus. Officers for the year were: Barbara Bowman, president; Joanne Austin, vice-president; Joan Berry, secretary; and Julia Smith, treasurer. Other officers were Joan Lange, historian; and Mary Jane Mummaw, marshal. Sponsors were Miss Mathilde Steckelberg and Miss Haiel Cleveland. Miss Cleveland, Jo Anne Austin, Miss Steckelberg, Jean Slapinski, Barbara Bowman, Rosemary Alarla. Bonita Sager, Gloria Spaulding, Beverly Cuffing, Margaret Bonfiglio, Virginia Schaeffer, Alice Sprague. Donna Hacltley, Elaine Hoffman, Edith Persing, Naomi Fox, Betty Lee Ongley. Margaret Hoover, Mary Bigelow, Jean Free- man, Barbara Russell. Margaret Ann Luck. Joan Berry, Patricia O ' Malley, Mary Waldherr, Anne Oas, Charlotte Grant, Yvonne De Young. Joan Lange, Julia Smith. June Cone, Katheleen Williams. Carol Stephens, Joan Shepherd. CABARET DANCE PreHy girls, pretty legs! The Western Lafin Quarter , with Burgoyne Bombshell ' s and Hoekje Hangover ' s, was the scene of the annual Senior Cabaret Dance. The floor show, consisting of the singing of Sue Hagy and Ted Smith and the one act play by the Allen Hall Players was one of the best shows in any night club in Kalamazoo. The familiar sounds of the Tango and Rhumba remained in the minds of many for a long time after the dance. Looks like a photographers ' convention Three smiling waiters. And a good time was had by all — Happy twosome. To o much green punch Johnny? Top: Theda Tanner, Lynn Oek, Dr. Meyer, June Scales, Alice Swenson. Top: Eleanor Rough, Jeanne Alwood, Mildred Hall, Phyllis Woodard, Maxlne Pope, Maxine Smith.. Bot+om: Maxine Sprik, Priscella Barnes, Joan Crossley, Frieda Correll, Rosemarie Ma+timore. Bottom: Helen Mayer, Lillian Swenson, Helen Starbuck, Marguerite Siakas, Valare Cook. 164 PI Kappa Rho we sing to you Our song of praise. In looking back over the year 1946-47 Pi Kappa finds many pleasant memories and enjoyable occasions. Informal get-togethers and theatre parties proved a great success and lots of fun for rushing. Pledging and informal initiation as usual brought many laughs. This year found close co-operation between Pi Kappa Rho and the newly organized alum group. hHighlighting this co-operation was the Homecoming alum luncheon at the home of Mrs. Plyna Strong, president of the Pi Kappaluma. Pi Kappa was in charge of the Inter-Sorority Formal with Alice Swenson acting as general chairman. With the co-operation of the sororities the occasion was a great success. Another social function sponsored by all the sororities in which Pi Kappa participated was the annual Inter-Sorority Chocolate. The year ' s social activities were topped off by the annual house party when friend- ships became closer, everyone ate more than she should and sleep was an unknown factor. Dr. Meyer and Mrs. Mathews were sponsors for the year and officers included: June Scales, president; Frieda Correll, vice-president; Maxine Smith, secretary; Jeanne Knox, treasurer; Lillian Swenson, historian-custodian; Lynn Oeli, alum secretary. PI KAPPA RHO 165 SEN ATE This year has been the most crowded and the busiest time on Western ' s campus for the Senate. Although Senate ' s membership was smaller than it has been in previous years, we did have a busy year and one full of enjoyment. Senate made its first active appearance on campus this year by sponsoring a successful Penny Pitch booth at the Big Carnival. When November rolled around we were well under way with our activities, making this month an outstanding one. During Homecoming Weekend we had our traditional luncheon, given in special honor of our alumni. Before the big football game the Senators were busy selling large yellow mums for the occasion. It was in this same month the Senate sponsored its annual style show and coffee for the campus co-eds. After these activities we decided to have an evening of pure fun, so, during the first of the month of December we took a Saturday night off for a hay-ride. As it is the Senate ' s custom to not only have fun but also to be helpful we took the opportunity at Thanksgiving and Christmas to contribute our share toward community welfare and foreign relief. Our regular meetings were made interesting by entertainment of different types pro- vided by our own members as well as talks given by interesting guests. The Inter-sorority Chocolate began our rushing and pledging period for the year. Senate held three rush parties and the riotous time of pledging began. All pledges lived through the grueling session and were able to enjoy the Inter-sorority Formal in April along with their older sorority sisters. The month of May saw the traditional Mothers ' Day luncheon and as a grand climax for a wonderful and successful year, Senate ' s housepar+y. Officers for the year were: President, Elaine Eddy; Vice-president, Dixie Lee Stafford; Secretary, Shirley Anne Myers; Treasurer, Agapy Matheodakis; Alumni Secretary, Denise Fisher; Properties, Donna Blue; Historian, Barbara Scott; Publicity, Florence Huiienga. Lois Austin. Shirley Anne Meyers. Barbara Scott, Dixie Lee Stafford. Elaine Eddy, Pat Wise, Pat Brannlck. Helen Thill, Donna Blue, Dorothy McMillan, Marie Krust. Mary Alice Milburn, Lois Van Eclt, Barbara Hawkins, Florence Huiienga. Lois Defhmers, Mags Wolgamood, Shirley Blaloclt, Phyllis Dean, Virginia Up+on. Mrs. Hefner. Agapy MatheodaVis, Barbara Fletcher, Denise Fisher, Miss Brennan. THETA PI ALPHA The girls of The+a PI Alpha began a busy and successful year in a big way with a telegraph booth at Western ' s Carnival last fall. Delivery of the nnessages was made easy through the public address system to provide amusement to the crowd ai the gym. The Homecoming chocolate was our next big event with Lucetta Bemis in charge. Alums and members gathered on Saturday morning to catch up on all the latest sorority news of the past year. Meetings of the year included many gab tests, parties for the members as well as business discussions. Miss Doty showed us her slides of a trip through the Western states and a special highlight of the first semester was the Christmas party to which all the foreign women students were invited. Games, food, and laughter abounded at the party and Santa Clee Claus passed out gifts to all present. The Inter-sorority Chocolate on February 20 began the first year in which rushing of new members was held but once. Mary DeHaan represented the sorority on the committee. Three grand parties were planned by Gloria Sawmiller, Eleanor Clonos, Clevetta Parrish and Lucetta Bemis, which included jeans and saddle shoes, as well as our Sunday afternoon coffee on March 9. Following the pledging of the new members, the four sororities again combined to hold the annual Inter-sorority formal for members and alums on April 26. Myrtle Lovett and Shirley Forbes helped to plan the affair. 170 One of the larger tasks done by the sororl+y was the publishing of a combined news letter and yearbook to be sent to all alums and members at the close of the year. The annual Mothers ' luncheon and the house party at Gull Lake brought to a close one of the happiest and most enjoyable years of sorority activities. The officers for the year were: President, Norrine Belden; vice-president, Eleanor Proud; secretary, Phyllis Barlow; treasurer, Ruth Gundy; budget director, Eleanor Clonos; alumni secretary, Shirley Forbes; and sponsors, Miss Mary Doty and Mrs. Ray Duer. First Row: Lorraine Cone, Beverly Buckham. Second Row: Karol Decker. Mary DeHaan, Phyllis Barlow, Janet Doerinq, Shirley Newton, Miss Doty. First Row: Norrine Belden, Lois Patterson. Second Row: Gloria Sawmiller, Myrtle Lovett, Margie Lund, Eleanor Proud, Ruth Gundy. Enjoyment at the Cinderella Ball Great strides have been made since the organization of Omega Chi Gamma In December 1945. The aim of the organization is to promote closer ties and friendship among the girls of Western Michigan College. Our first large event was the Cinderella Ball, November 23, 1946, under the chairman- ship of Eileen Smith. It Is expected that the formal dance will be made an annual affair. Executive Board, Commissioners — First Row; Doris Hen- derson, Barbara Bowman, Jeanne Spurgeon, Beverly Vrany. Back Row: Phyl Sebring, Joan Crossley, Robin Fastenra+h, Pat Kingscott, Jacque Skidmore. Formal Committee — First Row: Beverly De Boer, Jean Hooper, Eileen Smith, June Kersten. Back Row; Marian Vleritz, Mary Anne Rhode. OMEGA CHI GAMMA Other events during the year included a membership tea, a Homecoming chocolate for members and alumni, and a very successful open house given with the co-operation of the Vets ' Club. Miss Ethel Green and Dr. Elda Baumann were sponsors and the officers included: Jeanne Spurgeon, president; Barbara Bowman, vice-president; Doris hienderson, secretary; Beverly Vrany, treasurer; and Joan Crossley, publicity chairman. The commissioners or group chairmen were: Jacque Skldmore, Barbara Bowman, Joan Crossley, Robin Fastenrath, Pat Kingscott, Doris Henderson, Liz Mills, Shirley Radant, Phyllis Sebring, Jeanne Spurgeon, and Beverly Vrany. Homecoming Committee — First Row: June Kersten, Dor- othy Van Hout. Jacque SIcidmore. Jean Hooper. Back Row: Beverly Luyendyk, Marge Maurer, Pat King- scott. First Row: Peggy Ruse, Jean Meyers, Deloris Cain, Barbara Scott. Back Row: Joyce Hatfield, Patricia Marcusse, Jeanne Spurgeon, Mary De Lano. COTILLION Congrats Stew, a muchas dance. Because of the late date scheduled for the annual Men ' s Union Cotillion Ball, the pictures here are of the 1946 dance, featuring Tony Pastor and his orchestra. The Ball was held in the men ' s gym and a capacity crowd was on hand to celebrate the initiation of a new tradition on Western ' s campus. The decorations were designed as authentically as possible after the old Southern Cotillion Ball and one actually expected to hear some You Alls floating around. Tony Pastor giving out with LET ' S DO IT . Why doesn ' t that band come back and play? BALL And was thaf floor mobbed Two girls tonight. Ray? Allison and Barb looking traditionally South Stewart Elder, Larry Moody, Don Bender, Joe Cooper. Joe Dilllon, Mr. Clayton Maus. Mr. C. B. MacDonald, Mr. Ray Pellet . The Men ' s Union, with the largest membership in Western ' s history, completed a very successtui year. The first activity of the year was the welcoming of freshmen at an open house. Later in the year they were presented with their Men ' s Union lapel pins. As in pre-war days the bi-monthly open houses were a popular occasion for students. In the fall, Charles Peterson, world famous billiard artist, was presented by the Union. Mr. Peterson instructed the audience in the art of billiards and demonstrated some of his pet trick shots, which provided a great deal of enjoyment. 176 MEN ' S UNION Besides the annual ping pong, pool and billiard tournaments, the Union added this year an intercollegiate bridge tournament. Spring brought about the Second Annual Cotillion Ball, which was attended by over a thousand students in the gaily decorated gymnasium. This year ' s board consisted of Stewart Elder, Don Bender, Joe Dillon, Joe Cooper, and Larry Moody, who were president, treasurer, secretary, and board members respect- ively. Mr. Maus, Mr. MacDonald, and Dean Pellett served as advisors. Ping pong and billiards reign. First Row: Charles Hicks, Joe Belisle, Dock Johns, Al Falony. Second Row: Dale Lundeen, George McLaughlin. First Row: Ken Ross, Maurice Persing, John Pruis, Mel Brown. Second Row; Charles Smith, Woody Creason. OMEGA DELTA PHI The huge enrollment that greeted the return of seven more of the fraternity ' s service veterans aroused a greater enthusiasm among the members than ever before existed. Back for the first time since war had called them away were Pat Hudson, John Shearer, John Pruis, George McLaughlin, Charles Miller, Bill Flynn, and Dorian Barshney. All were heartily welcomed by the members who had been active the season past. It was immediately decided that the fraternity would do everything possible to help make the Homecoming greater than ever before, and Mr. Charles Smith and Mr. Charles Hicks were elected senior sponsor and junior sponsor respect- ively. Dr. Hilliard, after having guided Omega Delta Phi so skillfully for many years, retired from active leadership and was elected honorary sponsor. The Homecoming was doubtless one of the most important events of the year. All the older members agreed that it exceeded any In the past. The alumni and members and their guests completely filled the Crystal Room at the Columbia Hotel where the banquet was held. Burt Aldrich proved a very capable master of ceremonies, and Mr. Smith as speaker delighted everyone with a clever analogy, drawn between the return of the American service man and that of the ancient Ulysses. Shortly after the Homecoming, President Morris Persing retired and Al Faloney was elected to the position, Joe Bellsle as vice-president. Dale Lundeen as secretary, and Ken Ross as sergeant-at-arms continued In their respective capacities. The new members received their formal initiation in the Van Gogh room with the customary dinner. The new brothers were Ed Shears, Keith Neely, Jim Greene, Frank Bohs, Joe McCulley, Ray Zull, Dick Shields, Adrian Crossley, and Carl Coney. Omega Delta Phi In the future promises to have even more enjoyable times and many of them. It is always ready to co-operate with the other fraternities and organizations on campus to help maintain the standards and traditions that Western holds so dear. First Row; Jim Green, Pat Hudson, Ed Shears. Second Row: Dicic Shields, Carl Coney. Bill Glynn, John Shearer, Pete Second Row; Doran Barshney, Bob Barlow. First Ro ' Anderson J-HOP One of the Happier couples a This year ' s J-Hop was one of the biggest dances of the year. The theme was the Ultra Marine Ball, and the decorations were all carried out in this manner. Huge silver and gold fish, exotic mermaids of spun silk, and warm greens and blues in the form of tarlatan covered the walls of both the Ballroom and the Union cafeteria where the dance was held. Marilyn Kurschner and Russ Fisher were co-chairman of the dance and to them and their committees go everyone ' s thanks. Arthur Murrays was never like this. Ken and Carm watching the birdie Bob crowning the Queen of the J-Hop. Smile pre+ty. ' The Grand March was a staggering success. First Row: Emerson Locltrow, Bob Burgoyne, Len Ash. Back Row: Doug Everhart. Bob Akin, Don Remington. Once again Sigma Tau Gamnna nnay look back on a successful year ' s activity on Western ' s campus. Last fall many more of the men who had left books and class- room to serve in the armed forces were welcomed back into the active brotherhood. Men proven on the batlteflelds of the world were back with true fraternity spirit to put forth every effort in making college life worthwhile. Many traditions and events which were interrupted by the war were revived. Quite appropriately the first social event was the alumni banquet held during Homecoming. It was the first to be held since the war and well attended by alumni from 1915 on. Stag parties, smokers, informal dances, an inter-fraternity dance, and the spring formal provided a variety of social events to lighten the routine of classroom activity. For thirty-three years the Chi Chapter has been active in leadership on the campus. SIGMA TAU GAMMA FRATERNITY 182 First Row: Stan Heldanus, Jack Ryan. Back Row; Loyal Bearse, Ralph Wells. Jack Riclcs. First Row: Gene Babcock, Harolo Stannard. Back Row: Richard Ross, Vern Beckwith, Fran Lindsey. First Row: Ervjn Kercher, Walter Dmytryshyn. Back Row: Ned Stults, Joe Coo- per, Gordon Bowdell. ' it ' s a feeling grand . . . . Happy Sig Taus sing fraternity songs to close weekly meetings. First Row: Clifford Keddle, Edward Moor- head, WJ. Wllkie, Emerson OhI. Back Row: John Raymond, Edward Hart- man, Clarence Goebel, Virgil West dale, Vance Ferguson. Members of Sigma Tau Gamma discuss problems and activities of fraternity and campus at weekly meetings. It has contributed men who have been devoted to the principles and ideals which are the spirit of Western. This year fraternity members hold the following offices: president of the student council, editor of the Herald, two class presidents, seven members of the student council, two members of the Athletic and Publications boards, and one member of the Men ' s Union board. Many other members participated in student clubs and other activities. During the Christmas holidays seven men from Western traveled to St. Louis to attend the first National Conclave since the war. Bob Burgoyne represented the local chapter and Vern Beclcwith served as official photographer for the convention. Mr. John Thompson, manager of the campus store and an alumnus of Western and the Chi chapter presided over the meeting. The intimate personal friendships made in a college fraternity make student life a pleasant and happy experience. The friendly assistance and encouragement, the faith and confidence of the fraternity brothers, gives each man assurance. It is vital preparation for citizenship in the world today. Officers for the year were: Harold Stannard, president; Harold Gensichen, vice- president; Gene F. Babcock, secretary; Vern Beckwith, treasurer; Roy Lindsay, alumni secretary. members of Sigma Tau Gamma are ini+iafed into national fraternity. Jack Ryan, Casey Goebel. Edward Moorhead. William Wi ' kie. Walter Dmytryshyn. Watching fhe blaze. HOMECOMING Despite the rain and mud Westernites turned out enmasse for this years ' Home- coming. Since this was the first back to normal Homecoming, great plans were made and carried out. Although the rain cancelled the parade of floats, spirit still prevailed at the pep meeting and the huge bonfire in back of Vandercook. Everyone took time out on Saturday from the many open houses and teas to cheer our team on to victory. The climax of the weekend came Saturday night with a dance at the Men ' s Gym featuring Joe Sanders, while Walwood ' s ballroom played host to a closed dance of alums. As the weekend closed we all felt certain that this years ' Homecoming had been a success. Jean Freeman, Homecoming Queen The Homecoming Queen and her court. Mighty Western men. Dr. Gifford Bly+on and Mr. Harry Greenwall, sponsors. The+a Chi Delta evolved from the Tribunal, organized on Western ' s campus In October, 1920. The Tribunal was a leading organization for nine years In forenslcs, scholarship, and campus activities. In the fall of 1929 a house was rented In which ten Tribunal members lived. Fellowship came to be of primary Importance. In October of the same year, the now popular Theta Chi Delta social fraternity emerged, the first on Western ' s campus. Four years ago, first a few at a time, and then all of the members joined the organi- zation of the day: the U.S. Armed Forces. We were eager to do our bit in the war effort, but we dissolved our house reluctantly; it was so much a part of us. Last fall twenty-seven members returned from the services putting Theta Chi back In operation with a gay off-campus Homecoming party. The Inter-Fraternity dance and the annual spring formal were the big social events of the year. Bi-weekly social meetings served to bring the members closer together. Among the activities enjoyed by the group were speeches and readings by faculty members, movies, skating and swimming parties, a winning intramural basketball team. Informal dances, bridge parties and in the spring, wiener roasts and other outdoor parties. One of the chief purposes of Theta Chi Delta Is to further the best Interests of Western and we have constantly striven to maintain this Ideal by encouraging participation In college activities and by lending full support and co-operation In every way, confident that both fraternity and school may look forward to a brilliant future. THETA CHI DELTA 188 Arf Landauer, Roger Fulton. James Plough, Leonard Westdale, Eugene Smith, Emerson Grossman, Warren Biddle. Dick Wilson, Don Allen, Warren Biddle, Don Brimhall, Arnold Brown, Elton Alford, Walt Ketchum. Vic Wier. Stewart Elder, Fred Armi- tage, Maurice Gilbert, Bob Smith, Don Rice. Ed Marineau, Jerry Karsh, Bob Dullch, Walter A. Chojnowski. After our second year of reorganization, we have very ably kept stride with the growing of Western Michigan College. Because of this we are one of the most active fraternities on the cannpus. Our two big events of the year were the second annual Sweetheart Dance and the initiation of new members. At the dance Joanne Austin was made the Sweetheart of Zeta Delta Epsilon. Seated: Tuck Louie, Edward Wletnik, Dean Wilson, Ralph La Blanc. Standing: Harold VanderKley, Bob Nelson. Seated: Gale Eymer, Clint Leggett, Wayne Blanchard. Standing: Tom Marshall, Dick Raymer. ZETA DELTA EPSILON She was crowned by Mary Ann NIes, the lasf year ' s winner. The dance was well enjoyed by all who attended. It is hoped that these dances continue in the same way for the years to come. At impressive ceremonies, the new pledges were initiated into the fraternity, and greatly increased the size. The fraternity is purely a social organization striving to promote greater fellowship on our campus. We look to the future for many years of enjoyment and activity. Sea+ed: Robert Crossley, Clarence Charesf, Paul Fregolle, Ted Dolengowski. Standing: William Bowman, Wally Krstapowich. Seated: Jim Eddy, Tony Ruska, Earl Campbell Standing: Sonny Byers, Bill Harding. BROWN AND GOLD CARNIVAL One of the features with the largest crowd of the year was the Brown Gold Carnival sponsored by the yearbook. Under the chairmanship of Beverly Slover all of the organizations co-operated excellently in putting on a stupendous array from penny pitching to beauty contests. Prizes for the evening included white shirts for the men and nylons for the girls. (At the time of the Carnival these items were hard to get). It proved a fine way to start the fall semester before classes had begun. The pictures here are a few candids taken during the evening. and De Walwood Hall, the student union, is the center of campus extra-curricular activity. Western is very fortunate in being one of the few colleges in the country to possess a Union Building. Mr. C. B. MacDonald serves as Business Manager of Walwood union and dormitories. Mr. Duane Plaugh is capably serving as his assistant. WALWOOD UNION The Union Building In relief. ;4tUeicc SaancC ;4t C€tic Walwood Hall, the student union, Is the center of campus extra- Western Is very fortunate In being one of the few colleges In the a Union Building. Mr. C. B. MacDonald serves as Business Man; union and dormitories. Mr. Duane Plaugh Is capably serving as his c VOOD UNION Western ' s present athletic planl is considered to be one of the finest layouts in existence at a school of this size, yet a still larger plant is being planned. Foremost annong the buildings is the Waldo Sladium, seating 15,000 spectators for the Broncos ' football games and track meets. The stadium, completed in 1939, has complete sets of locker and equipment rooms, a modern enclosed pressbox, and an eight-lane 220-yard straightaway, running track. Hyames Baseball Field, seating over 4,000 fans, is regarded by visiting teams as one of the finest collegiate diamonds to be found, and it stands as an emblem of the Broncos ' baseball name. The Men ' s Gym, with a maximum sized playing floor, holds over 4,000 spectators at the home basketball events. There are also batteries of tennis courts for intercollegiate and student use, an excellent three and one-half mile cross-country course, and practice fields bordering the football stadium. Future plans call for the construction of a new fieldhouse with double the seating capacity at basketball games, improved facilities for indoor track, and a full-sized swimming pool. Kanley Park, the site of the proposed fieldhouse, would also be the location of soccer and hockey fields, and other practice fields for both varsity and general student use. 197 JOHN C. HOEKJE, Chairman Athletic Board The business affairs of Western ' s a+hle+ic department and varsity athletic teams are in the hands of the nine-member Athletic Board, whose more important duties include the making of decisions on eligibility and approving all athletic schedules. Of the nine members, six are members ex-officio, or by virtue of the offices they hold, while the other three are appointed representatives. From the faculty, two representatives are named, and a third member is named as secretary. The six named ex-officio are the Dean of Administration, the Director and the Associate Director of Athletics, the president of the W Club, the sports editor of the Herald, and the president of the student council. J. Hya M. Gary Under the direction of Chairman John C. Hoekje, the board meets weekly to pass judgment on athletic matters. Mr. Hoekje, in his capacity as Registrar and now as Dean of Administration, has held the position of chairman of the board for twenty-seven years. ATHLETIC BOARD 199 From the college faculty are two representatives, Dr. William Berry of the Geography department, and Charles Smith of the English Depart- ment. Director of Athletics Judson Hyames and Associate Director Mitchell Mike Gary represent the Athletic Department. Mr. Cornelius MacDonald, Union Building Manager, serves on the board, and is its secretary. Three student members make up the rest of the board. Bob Burgoyne, President of the Student Council, Glen Moerdyk, Sports Editor of the Herald, and Lewis Lang, President of the school ' s organization of varsity letter winners, the W Club, are these representatives. Dr. Berry C. Smith One change was made in the Athletic Board personnel with the spring campus elections, when Burgoyne retired as student council president, and Jack Ryan took his place for the remainder of the school year. Ryan ' s appointment as student council president was effective immediately following the election, and so he performed all of the duties of the office for the last two months of school. C. B. McDonald L. Lang Among the duties of the board are the final decisions on the varsity and other awards for intercollegiate competition. Recom- mendations of the coaches of the various sports are submitted to the board and the final decision is made there. Questions of eligibility and routine checking of eligibility for varsity and freshman competition is another job which is in the board ' s hands. Athletic schedules of all kinds must be completed and approved by the board before they are released for publication, this measure being taken as a precaution against inaccurate release of scheduled events. In other matters, the board makes decisions and recommendations of policy to be followed, with the result that the board determines the general pattern of procedure both in intercollegiate athletics and in physical education activities on the campus. D. Burgoyne 200 G. Moerdyk Director of athletics, Mr. Judson Hyames, and associate director, Mitchell [Mike] Gary. Judson Hyames has been Western ' s Athleiic Director since he retired from active coaching at the close of the 1936 baseball season. Previous to that time, he had been head baseball coach for the Broncos for 15 years. Under his capable direction, the Athletic system at Western has been continually expanding, and the future promises even more new features to add to the already widely-established reputation that Western has of possessing one of the finest physical education plants in the nation. Following his graduation from Western in 1915, Mr. Hyames was an assistant coach here for six years, taking over the post of head baseball coach in the spring of 1922. A keen student of the game, Mr. Hyames became noted as one of the outstanding coaches in the collegiate baseball world, and his name was parallel with Western ' s continued success. Mr. Hyames has been in charge of the department continuously since his appointment as Director of Physical Education and Athletics, but since Mitchell (Mike) Gary ' s return from service just over a year ago, Mr. Gary has shared some of the greatly multiplied duties of the department by serving as associate director with Mr. Hyames. Mr. Gary was Western ' s pre-war football coach, but he left to enter Naval service just after the end of the 1941 football season, and upon his return was named Associate Director with Mr. Hyames. A standout footballer at the University of Minnesota in the early I920 ' s, Mike guided the Broncos to many grid victories during his tenure as head football coach here. His last team was his most successful one, as the 1941 edition of the Broncos rolled through a tough eight-game schedule undefeated and untied. Big plans for the future are in the making in Western ' s Athletic Department, and these two men will be the leaders of Bronco physical education and athletics in even more successful ventures than the already notable past has seen. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 201 C. Maher F. Huff - WTS Buck Read C. Maus Charley Maher turned out some of the country ' s finest collegiate baseball teams a few years back before the war interrupted his reign as Western ' s diamond mentor. Back again after a wartime tour of duty in the Navy, Charley is looking to the day when Western once again will be among the top in collegiate baseball. He was an outstanding catcher for Judson Hyames ' baseball teams here back In the early I920 ' s. Herbert Buck Read completed his 26th year as head coach of Western ' s basketball teams this past winter. The famous Silver Fox has produced consistently great cage teams on the Hilltop, and Is generally regarded as one of the outstanding coaches In the midwest. Notable among the cage games of the past few years are the appearances in New York ' s Madison Square Garden, in which Western has established an enviable record. Clayton Maus, director of B basketball, has had his hands full direct- ing the full Intramural program offered at Western. In addition to this, Maus was one of the B team football coaches last fall. Don Scott, Trainer of Western ' s athletic teams since the summer of 1943, changed jobs in midyear and became head coach of freshman baseball and football. The pre-war freshman ruling went back into effect as of February of this year, and with the change. It again became necessary to sponsor all-freshman teams. Scott is a graduate of the University of Illinois, and a former high school coach In Wisconsin and Kalamazoo. He left the Kalamazoo school system In July of 1943 to take the job as Western ' s trainer. Fred Huff, from the faculty of the Industrial Arts Department, has been Western ' s golf coach for just over a decade, and has turned out consistently strong teams year after year. Golf was one of the two sports dropped because of the war, but it was back In full force last spring, and has completely returned to normal this year. Frank Householder, a former ace tennlsman for the Broncos, is in charge of the fortunes of the Bronco netmen, and despite wartime hardships, kept Western ' s tennis competition on the high level which had been attained before the war. Roy Weltz, former Illinois football star, was line coach of last fall ' s football team, and has been co-coach of the Bronco track teams with Towner Smith. During Smith ' s wartime absence, Weitz handled the track teams alone, and in 1945, he turned out a State Collegiate Championship team. Towner Smith has coached many outstanding trackmen for Western since he became the Broncos ' track coach; he Is now head cross-country coach, and coach of the track teams with Roy Weitz. John Gill, former backfield coach for Western ' s grid teams, moved up to the position of head coach when Mike Gary went into the service and he ' s turned out winning teams ever since. Gill was also the Broncos ' head baseball coach during the war while Charley Maher was in the service. Frank Noble, former State High coach, was head coach of the B football team last fall, and coach of the B baseball team this spring. An experienced swimming instructor, Noble plays a large part in future aquatic plans for Western. F. Householder R. Weitz In 1942, ikTM D. Scott T. Smith J. Gil F. Noble 202 WESTERN 47 WESTERN 7 WESTERN 19 WESTERN WESTERN 32 WESTERN 27 WESTERN 26 WESTERN RIpon College Ohio University 25 Butler University Iowa Teachers Western Kentucky 20 Central Michigan 2! Valparaiso 13 Miami (Ohio) 20 158 99 : f% Top — Myers stumbles of+er being hif from behind. Center left — Marks on the move with room to spare. Center Right — Bush taltes a Ripen punt.  ,JI Cer ter boHom — The Bronco line con- verges on a Ripon back. .453 Lower left — Bob Myers scores against - Ripon. ,:. Lower right — Western breaks up a Ripon play. WESTERN 47 — RIPON Western ' s Bronco gridders opened their 1946 season by trouncing a good Ripon College team by a 47-0 score before a sun-baked crowd of more than 8,000 spectators. Ripon was an early favorite over the inexperienced Broncos, but it took only a few minutes to assure the fans that the Broncos were not a team to be con- sidered an underdog. The Broncos scored early in the first period when A! Bush returned a Ripon punt 38 yards to the visitors ' 8, from which point Bob Myers took the ball over for the first touchdown. Early in the second period Bob White slanted off tackle and galloped 17 yards to the second Bronco score. Midway in the same quarter Nick Milosevich tossed a pass to Myers from the ten yard line to hit paydirt again and the Broncos went into the locker room at halftime with a comfortable 20-0 lead. The second half was a repetition of the first with the Broncos again scoring at will. Milosevich led the attack in the third period, throwing two touchdown passes. One was to Carl Schiller from the 20 and the other to Don Boven from the 12. The final two scores were tallied by Bob White, who ran 17 yards to one touchdown, and went over from the 2-yard line for the other. In the final period. Coach John Gill sub- stituted freely using practically every man on the bench. The subs looked impressive, too, as they scored twice, only to have both markers nullified by penalties. The final score, 47-0, was an impressive start to the new season, as Western outplayed the visitors in every depar tment of the game. Left — Myers breaks info the clear with Ripon on defense. Right — A sure touchdown — but this one slipped through Schiller ' s hands. WESTERN 7 __ OHIO U. 25 An underdog Ohio University team upset Western In the second start of the season to the tune of a 25-7 score. The Broncos got off to a bad start and never quite re- covered fronn their early lapse as they went down to their first defeat of the year. On the opening kickoff, the Bobcats fronn the Buckeye State recovered a Western fumble on the 14-yard line, and a few minutes later, scored the first touchdown of the game from the one-yard stripe. Western played the visitors on even terms for the remainder of the first half, but never penetrated deep Into scoring territory. In the third period, the Bobcats turned on the heat and scored three more times to put the game on Ice. At the start of the period, the Ohioans marched 5! yards to their second touchdown, and they followed this with a 15-yard scoring dash when a low Western punt went high into the air but failed to attain yardage. Passes from Nick Milosevich to Cliff Keddie, Ted Bauer, and Carl Schiller resulted In the lone Bronco score a few minutes later, with Milosevich adding the point to make the score 19-7 in Ohio ' s favor. On the first play from scrimmage following the ensuing kickoff, Ohio ' s Ralph Sayer rambled 72 yards to the final score, with the count 25-7 In Ohio ' s favor. Left — Jim Marks stopped by Ohio ' s line. Top center — A shoestring tackle Top right — This Ohio plunge ended where trips Ted Bauer. it started. Bottom right — Schiller again, on another Bottom center- — Pass to Carl Schiller. long pass gain. Top right — Keddle on defense as Ohio passes. Top — Gordie Stock slipped by this man, but the mud stopped him. WESTERN 19 — BUTLER U. O A good Bu+ler University team, champion of the Indiana Collegiate Conference, was handed its only defeat of the year on Western ' s field in the third ganne of the season when the Broncos ran up a 19-0 victory over the Bulldogs. Early in the first period, a Bronco scoring drive was nipped deep in Butler territory, but the Broncos were not to be denied for long. A beautiful coffin corner kick by Art Gillespie went out of bounds on the Bulldog ' s three-yard line, and the first score of the game was set up shortly thereafter when Butler kicked out of danger. Al Bush and Gale Kisinger led a Bronco drive that ended in Gillespie ' s one-yard smash for a touchdown. Nick Milosevich ' s attempted conversion was blocked, and Western led 6-0. In the second period, Tom O ' Shaughnessy recovered a Bulldog fumble on the Butler 18, and the Broncos were on their way to touchdown number two. Rain, and lots of it, mixed with the already thick snow to make a muddy pond of the field midway in the period, yet the Broncos took to the air to score as Milosevich tossed a shovel pass to Jim Marks for the final two yards to paydirt. In the third period, the Broncos added the clinching score when Clint Brown blocked a Butler punt on the visitors ' three, and Gillespie went through tackle to score standing up. A constant stream of Bronco substitutes played on even terms with the Bulldogs the rest of the game, and the Brown and Gold marred an otherwise perfect Bulldog record for the year. Bottom left — Boven gives Butler ' s Williams a faceful. Bottom right — Gillespie got by this one for a touchdown. WESTERN 32 — WESTERN KENTUCKY 20 Big Jim Marks had his day when the Broncos traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky tb meet the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky. The burly fullback scored three of the Broncos ' five touchdowns as Western rolled to a 32-20 victory over the Kentuckians. The Broncos rolled 83 yards to their first score in the initial period, with Marks going the last five yards for the touchdown. In the second quarter, Al Bush went over from the four, with Neck Milosevich missing the point for the second time, and Western led, 12-0. After the Hilltoppers took to the air to score their initial tally. Western came back with their third score, a 6 1 -yard dash by Harry Hildreth leading the way. Milosevich tossed a pass to Carl Schiller for the score, and added the point to make the halftime score 19-6 in the Bronco ' s favor. Marks went 12 yards for the Broncos ' third period score, and Kentucky matched that with a 35-yard touchdown toss. In the fourth period, Marks rambled 34 yards to the Broncos ' final tally, with the Kentuckians ending the scoring on a 52-yard return of a pass interception in the waning minutes of the game. The final score, 32-20, showed a marked difference from the impotent offensive shown the week before in the scoreless tie at Iowa. Bottom left — Al Bush through the line. Bottom center — Western fumbles {Look on the ground) Bottom right — Bush moves again. r A Top — Sweating it out on the bench. Center left — Kentucky stops Western ' s - Al Bush. Center right — Boven looks things ovei Bottom left — Nick Milosevic h shifts Into high. Bottom right — Pearson ready to block; Gillespie carrying the mail. Top — Schiller gathers in an aerial from Milosevlch. Center — Gillespie, Gross- man, and Wietnik trap Central ' s Ward. Bottom left — The Chlppe- was converge on Bob Myers. Bottom right — Western ' s cheer leaders in action. WESTERN 27 — CENTRAL 21 Homecoming Day for Western came on Nov. 2, with Central Michigan ' s Chippewas invading the Broncos ' field for the feature attraction of the day. A wild scoring battle ended 27-21 in the Broncos ' favor, and an all-time record crowd of 12,500 people filed out of Waldo Stadium happy over the outcome. In the first period, Al Bush and Chuck Schoolmaster spearheaded a Bronco drive that carried 57 yards to the initial score, with Schoolmaster bulling his way over from the one-yard line to open the scoring. Nick Milosevich added the point to make it 7-0. Central tied the score in the second period with a 29-yard scoring pass, and the Broncos again forged ahead when Art Gillespie clipped off 51 yards to paydirt and Western ' s second score. Milosevich again added the point to send Western into the half-time intermission with a 14-7 lead. In the third period, Gillespie again scored, this time from the one-yard line, and early in the final period, Milosevich hit Carl Schiller with a ten-yard toss for another tally. Central came back to score twice late in the period on two long touchdown passes, but time ran out on their rally, and Western came out on the longer end of a 27-2! score. Bottom left — Western ' s Band welcomes the Chippewas. Bottom right — Central stops Al Bush. WESTERN 26 — VALPARAISO 13 A 26-13 victory over Valparaiso Universi+y ended the home schedule for Western in the next-to-last contest of the 1946 season. Twice in the opening period, the Broncos pushed their way to scoring territory, and though Valpo came back late in the game to score twice, the issue was never in doubt after the initial period. Al Bush went 12 yards to the first Western score in the first two minutes of the contest, with Nick Milosevich adding the point to make it 7-0. Bush also scored the second Western touchdown when he smashed his way for the final five yards of another scoring drive, with Milosevich ' s second conversion making the tally 14-0. in the third period, Benny Olson tossed a 44-yard scoring aerial to Jay Formsma to make the count 20-0, and Harry Hildreth ran the count to 26-0 with a three-yard dash around end. In the final stanza, Valpo scored twice, first on a seven-yard pass and then on one of the oddest plays of the season. A Valpo guard picked a Western fumble out of midair (see photo), and two laterals later, the Crusaders had gone 78 yards to the final touchdown to make the score 26-13, which was the count when the final gun sounded. Bottom left — Art Gillespie got by this Valpo tackier. Bottom center — The boss - watchinq Western win. Bottom right — Al Bush breaks into the clear and keeps going. Top — The Broncos come field - fifty strong. the Center — Schoolmaster fumbles, with Valpo scoring two laterals later. Bottom right — Gorden Stock gets through for a short gain. Bottom left — Valparaiso catches Al Bush from behind. • - WESTERN — IOWA Western ' s first road game of the season saw the Broncos invade Cedar Falls, Iowa, to meet the Panthers or Iowa State Teachers College in the lowans Homecoming contest. After sixty minutes of bruising football. Western had a statistical edge and had seriously threatened to score twice, but the Broncos had to be content with a scoreless deadlock with the Panthers. In the second period, Emerson Grossman recovered a Panther fumble on the Iowa seven yard stripe. Four plays later, the Broncos were still on the one-yard line, and the first scoring chance of the afternoon had been wasted. Midway in the third period, Bruce Sellers blocked an Iowa punt and recovered it on the home team ' s one-yard stripe, but a Western fumble ended that scoring opportunity. Iowa ' s highly-rated offense, led by Augle Camarata, a star of the 1943 Bronco foot- ball team when he was a V-12 trainee here, gained little headway against the big Western line, and the Broncos could claim a moral victory over their hosts. One blow to the Broncos was the injury suffered by Ted Bauer which put him out of action for the rest of the season. Bauer remained in the hospital at Cedar Rapids for a week after the Broncos returned home. WESTERN — MIAMI 20 A powerful Miami University team entertained the Broncos at Oxford, Ohio, in the final game of the year, and heads-up football paid off for the hosts as they scored a 20-0 victory over the Broncos to make Western ' s final season ' s record five wins, two losses, and one tie in eight games. Just before the end of the first half, Miami connected on a 60-yard pass, and though the Redskin receiver fumbled on the play, another Miami player recovered the loose ball in the end zone for the first score of the contest. In the third period, Miami recovered a Western fumble on the Broncos ' seven, and three plays later, connected for another score. A fumble on an attempted punt gave the Redskins the ball on the Bronco twenty in the final period, and Miami took two plays to take advantage of this third break to score. Western ' s offense was stifled, but they shone on defense, and outside of the fumbles that cost them the game, held the powerful Redskins at bay. Three seniors: Captain Clint Brown, Dick Leahy, and Tom O ' Shaughnessy, played their final games in Bronco uniforms against the Ohioans, and though the Broncos went down to defeat, they ended a highly successful season that afternoon. 216 H te r K Mp i[t f lUU 1  i I Thirty-three varsity football letters were awarded tor the 1946 season, with awards going to the thirty-one men in the above picture, plus Bob Myers, Chicago Senn, halfback, and Irwin Hill, Otsego, tackle. Bernath McBride, of Hopkins, was awarded a manager ' s letter. Front row, left to right: Milt Smaha, Chicago Kelly, center; Nick Milosevich, Zeigler, Illinois, quarterback; Art Gillespie, Ann Arbor, fullback; Jim Marks, Kalamazoo Central, fullback; Gale Eymer, Kingsford, center; 1946 Captain Clinton Brown, Alfordsville, Indiana, tackle; 1947 Captain-elect Allen Bush, Kalamaioo State High, halfback; Tom O ' Shaugnessy, Chicago St. Phillip, tackle; Clifford Keddle, Morgan Park, Illinois, end; Ted Smith, Battle Creek Central, quarterback; Dick Leahy, Oak Park, Illinois, guard. Middle row, left to right: Head Coach John Gill; Line Coach Roy Weiti; Bruce Sellers, Elkhart, Indiana, tackle; Ted Bauer, Kalamazoo Central, halfback; Jay Formsma, Grand Rapids Wyoming Park, halfback; Carl Schiller, Chicago Lindblom, end; Don Boven, Kalamazoo Central, end; Bob Smith, Muskegon Heights, tackle; Hilton Foster, Milling- ton, quarterback; Tom Contes, Chicago Kelly, center; Trainer Don Scott, Manager Bernath McBride, Hopkins. Back row, left to right: Gale Kisinger, Kalamazoo State High, halfback; Gordon Stock, Elkhart, Indiana, halfback; Bob Carlson, Kingsford, guard; Roger Chiaverini, Detroit Western, guard; Harry Hildreth, Mt. Morris, halfback; Chuck Schoolmaster, Kalama- zoo St. Augustine, fullback; Dick Dunn, Birmingham Baldwin, end; Edwin Wietnik, Hamtramck, guard; Ned Stuits, Grand Rapids Creston, tackle; Mai Pearson, Chicago Senn, tackle; Bob Cartwright, Owosso, halfback; Emerson Grossman, Owosso, guard. Numerals awarded to men who participated on both the varsity and Bee team, and who were not included with the Bee award winners were Dick Cutler, Three Rivers, quarter- back; George Dunn, Grand Blanc, halfback; William Hansley, St. Joseph, tackle; Lewis Lothery, Romeo, fullback; George Mesko, Milan, end; Al Micatrotto, Cleveland (Ohio) East Tech, tackle; Joe Noorthoek, Grand Rapids Creston, halfback; Steve Nowak, Hamtramck, center; Ben Olson, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, quarterback; and Robert Rizzardi, Flint Northern, end. 217 Three wins in five star+s was the final record of Coach Frank Noble ' s Bee football team in 1946. An even split with Grand Rapids Junior College, wins over Port Huron Junior College and Michigan State ' s Bees, and a loss to Percy Jones Hospital featured the season. GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR 12; WESTERN BEES ... was the score of the initial game of the year as a fast Jaycee team defeated the inexperienced Broncos in the season ' s opener. Two third-quarter touchdowns were the Bees ' downfall. PERCY JONES HOSPITAL 18; WESTERN BEES 14 ... in the second game of the year, Western put up a game fight against the unbeaten Generals, but came out on the short end of the score. WESTERN BEES 56; PORT HURON JUNIOR . . . First win of the season, and a nine-touchdown barrage to go with it. Lew Lothery, Dean Wilson, and George Dunn led the way. WESTERN BEES 19; GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR 7 . . . sweet revenge for the Bees over the Jaycees, with George Dunn scoring twice as Western took a 19-0 lead in the first few minutes of play. WESTERN BEES 19; MICHIGAN STATE COLLEGE BEES 7 ... A strongly favored State Bee team was the victim of the Bronco Bees in the season ' s finale to give Western a winning record for the year. Dean Wilson to George Dunn for the first score; a 45-yard pass interception return by Dunn for the second; and a Wilson to Bob Riiiardi pass for the third spelled defeat for the Spartans, who had previously beaten Notre Dame ' s Bees. All of the men in the picture were given Bee football awards with the exception of John Castino. Nine other men, not in the squad picture received awards, and are listed below the men in the picture. Front row, left to right: Bob Darrah, Grand Rapids; John Castino, Chicago; Karl Waivio, Grand Rapids; Ed Wysoczynski, Grand Rapids; Dan MusettI, Detroit; Jim Krause, Berwyn, Illinois; Art Mclntyre, Allegan; Ralph LeBlanc, Allegan; Tony Ruska, Riverside. III.; David Mosier, Dowaglac. Middle row: Coach Frank Noble; Bob Keefer, Three Rivers; Bill Sneathen, Grand Rapids; Ken Fenty, Ferndale; Tom Bruce, Detroit; Roman Madzlar, Bay City; Don Rose, Hartford; Carlton Coss, Battle Creek; George LeBrasseur, Nahma; Jack Wllklns, Cicero, Illinois; Assistant Coach Don Newquist. Back Row: Bob Barrlnger, Kalamazoo; Ed StafinskI, Vlcksburg; Gorden Huntsberger, Grand Rapids; Dean Wilson, Traverse City; William Campbell, Kalamazoo; Ed Hensley, Benton Harbor; Jim Jungr, Berwyn, Illinois; Roland Matthews, South Bend; Harry Keller, Birmingham; Charles Smith, Kalamazoo; John Tuma. Berwyn, Illinois; Hubit Cabell, Cassopolis. Bee award winners not listed in the above are Don Copelan, Chicago; Don Edwards, Milan; Leory Hlnspeter, Owosso; John Mullaney, Chicago; Bob O ' Connell , Battle Creek; Bob Ray, Kalamazoo; Bob Rhinard, Ba+tle Creek; Bob Richmond, Benton Harbor; and Tony Sweeney. Watervliet. Tl r«,„ ' ' 1JL, ■■ ' , ' ' - « « ■■ Tl ■ ■ . ■ ' fir ,.„,, . w,,. • TT ' __4___ ' t ., J. „. ' fl I n rw - ■TI- - ' ' u ' ■ ■ iX « ' .. • .. 1... A ' z, WESTERN 81 FERRIS INSTITUTE 25 WESTERN 56 CALVIN COLLEGE 34 WESTERN 55 MANHATTAN COLLEGE 52 WESTERN 68 CALVIN COLLEGE 47 WESTERN 65 MICHIGAN 61 WESTERN 65 SOUTH CAROLINA 45 WESTERN 82 ST. AMBROSE 55 WESTERN 76 HOPE COLLEGE 60 Western 55 Indiana State 61 WESTERN 53 BOWLING GREEN 42 Western 42 Central Michigan 49 WESTERN 84 HOPE COLLEGE 60 Western 5 1 Loyola of Chicago 64 Western 77 Valparaiso 78 Western 49 Bradley University 72 WESTERN 45 IOWA STATE TEACHERS 36 WESTERN 63 ASSUMPTION COLLEGE 59 Western 52 Bowling Green 69 WESTERN 67 BRADLEY UNIVERSITY 62 WESTERN 64 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 56 Western 57 Indiana State 70 WESTERN 63 IOWA STATE TEACHERS 54 WESTERN 54 VALPARAISO 42 WESTERN 75 ASSUMPTION COLLEGE 54 Gensichen making one of his usuals. TOTAL 1 ,499 1,307 219 Long before football passed from the sports picture, Coach Herbert (Buck) Read had issued the call for candidates for Western ' s basketball team, and a huge turnout of prospects greeted the veteran mentor when practice started in late October. Seven lettermen were among the candidates, and from these Read formed the nucleus of his varsity squad. Men cut from the varsity were delegated to Coach Clayton Maus ' Bee outfit. Opening night against Ferris Institute found the Readmen at top form, and when the action was over, the final score was WESTERN 8 1 ; FERRIS 25. Hal Gensichen, playing his first game for the Broncos since 1943, scored 13 points, while Erwin Fitzgerald rolled in 14 points for the Broncos. Nine other players shared in the scoring, with Ray Postema contributing I I markers to lead the substitutes. Fi+zgerald and Boven up after a Ferris rebound. Ferris taltes a Bronco rebound. Calvin College of Grand Rapids gave Western a little more opposition in the second contest of the season, but the issue was never seriously in doubt as the Broncos rolled to their second win of the season . . . WESTERN 56; CALVIN COLLEGE 34. Western rolled up a 36-16 half time lead and then coasted to victory the rest of the way, with Fitzgerald again high with 10 points. Big Jake Hekman, Calvin center, was the only Knight player to give the Broncos any real trouble, as he tied Fitzgerald for high point honors for the contest. Following the contest with Manhattan at Madison Square Garden, the victorious Broncos returned to Michigan, and invaded Grand Rapids for a return contest with Calvin. Tied at half time, 22-22, the Broncos went on a rampage in the second half to win . . . WESTERN 68; CALVIN 47 . . . with Gensichen ' s 20 points leading the way. Genslchen fall! againsf Ferris Van Dis lays one in versus Calvin WESTERN 55 — MANHATTAN 52 Western ' s fourth straight Madison Square Garden victory in as many years, a nd their third consecutive win of the season, came at New York on Dec. 7, as the Broncos got hot in the last few minutes against Manhattan . . . final score WESTERN 55; MANHATTAN COLLEGE 52. With Manhattan ahead 52-49 with two minutes left, Don Boven clicked on a pivot shot, Don Groggel scored, and Hal Gensichen clinched the game with his one-handed specialty shot. Boven took scoring honors for the game with 21 points on nine buckets and three free throws, while Gensichen seconded him with I I points. Nine players entered the game for Western, and all but one of them scored, a true indication of Western ' s team balance. Though the Broncos missed a good many shots, their last-ditch rally earned them a highly-prized victory. K [- W Oji ' Mr ' Steinke and Michigan ' s Elliot tangle. This Sensichen to Boven pass led to a score. WESTERN 65; MICHIGAN 61 ... The game of the year for the Broncos, and with Hal Gensichen looping in 30 points on ten field goals and ten free throws, the most highly-prized victory of the year was won. There was no letup in this game — the tension was on from the very first moment, as Western built up a 36-33 half time lead, and then stayed in front all the rest of the way. Three players went out on fouls and technicals were called on both sides. The gym was a scene of pandemonium when Bob Fitch dropped in the clinching basket in the last seconds. 224 The invading Gamecocks of South Carolina were no match for the rampaging Broncos in the next game . . . WESTERN 65; SOUTH CAROLINA 45. Hal Gensichen scored 18 points, and Mel Van Dis 12 as the Broncos scored their sixth straight victory of the season. Western was out in front 25-4 in ten minutes, and led 36-1 I at half-time, and from then on it was strictly no contest. WESTERN 82; ST. AMBROSE 55 . . . Another intersectlonal victory went down in the books as St. Ambrose invaded Kalamazoo during the holiday vacation, and the Broncos scored victory number seven. This time Mel Van Dis led the parade with 17 points. Thirteen players shared in the scoring as Western hit the 80-point mark for the second time in the season. A packed house at Holland thought Hope ' s unbeaten team had a chance against the Broncos ' , but the final score was conclusive . . . WESTERN 76; HOPE 60. Gensichen connected for 20 points this time, and Boven for 17 as victory number eight went by the books. Gensichen hits a tipin against St. Ambrose. Big Bob Smith scores in the Bowling Green game. fgjg -♦ ' - V.S cm e ' A The streak had to end sometime, and against Indiana State, everything went wrong at the wrong time . . . INDIANA STATE 61; WESTERN 55. The invading Sycamores took a 29-26 half time margin and pulled away most of the second half. With seconds left, it looked as though a Bronco rally might turn the tide, but the height of the Indiana visitors was too much. Bouncing right back from the Indiana defeat, the Broncos regained their top form In spilling Bowling Green of Ohio. WESTERN 53; BOWLING GREEN 42 was the final count, though the Falcons led a good part of the way. Behind 23-20 at the Intermission, the Broncos staged an amazing rally midway In the final half to pull out in front. Gensichen was tops with 14 points, with Boven contributing I I markers. Bowling Green wrests a rebound from Western. St. Ambrose misses a shot. CENTRAL MICHIGAN 49; WESTERN 42. There was no denying It; the Broncos ' bitter rivals from Mt. Pleasant rallied from a one-point Western lead at halftime to hand them a seven-point defeat for their second setback of the year. Boven got 14 points in this contest, but the Broncos ' lowest score of the season sent Western down to defeat. This loss, as it turned out, was Western ' s only loss of the year to a Michigan team. Halfway mark of the season saw the Broncos roll up their highest point total of the year . . . WESTERN 84; HOPE 60. The loss was Hope ' s second of the year, and one of their three losses for the entire season. Western took a 38-24 half time lead over the MIAA champions, and then turned on the heat with 46 points in the second half. Gensichen and Van Dis each scored I 3 points to pace the Bronco attack. There ' s action on the score table, too. St. Ambrose and Western after a loose ball Western ' s invasion of the Detroit Olympia Stadium saw the Broncos come out on the short end against a good Loyola team. LOYOLA OF CHICAGO 64; WESTERN 5 1 was the final count, as the Broncos went down to their third loss of the season. The first half was all Loyola as the Ramblers went out in front 38-20, with Western closing the gap slightly in the final half. Valparaiso then invaded Kalamazoo . . . with only seconds left, Gensichen dropped in a pair of free throws to give Western a 77-76 lead, but with time running out, Valpos ' Paul Meadows shot from midcourt, and the ball went through without even touching the nets. That was the ball game . . . VALPARAISO 78; WESTERN 77. Gensichen scored 19, and Groggel and VanDis each hit 16 for the Broncos. A Valpo player leaves ihe game under pressure. Halffime enterfainment by Western ' s boxers. Bradley ' s Braves, almost invincible on their home floor, put the finishing touches on the Bronco losing streak when Western went to Peoria. BRADLEY 72; WESTERN 49. Out in front at the half, 37-27, the Braves went to town in the last half, too, outscoring Western 35-22. Paul Unruh, the Braves ' freshman high scorer, scored 21 points to pace the winners, while Gensichen topped Western with II. Back on the winning trail, Western took Iowa State Teachers by a nine-point margin in a low-scoring contest. WESTERN 45; IOWA STATE TEACHERS 36 read the scoreboard when the final gun sounded. Boven hit for 15 points in this game, and Gensichen collected 12 points. No, this isn ' t a track meet — it ' s basketba Things weren ' t going so good when this was talten. - % Across the border to Windsor, Ontario, went the Broncos as they went after their twelfth victory of the season, and a nip-and-tuck battle saw the Broncos edge out a victory. WESTERN 63; ASSUMPTION 59 was the tally as the team rated as the best in Canada went down to defeat. Van Dis topped the Broncos in this contest with 14 points, with Gensichen, Boven, and Groggel each racking up nine points. BOWLING GREEN 69; WESTERN 52 . . . Bowling Green, beaten by the Broncos at Kalamazoo earlier in the season, clipped out a victory over Western on their home court. The Falcons jumped Into an early lead and then stayed out in front all the way as the Broncos suffered their sixth setback of the season against 1 2 victories. Gensichen with 16, Van Dis with 14, and Boven with 12, did just about all of Western ' s scoring for the evening. Another Gensichen marker aqalnst Assumption Boven and Assumption ' s center go down fighting. Revenge over the Braves from Bradley . . . WESTERN 67; BRADLEY 62. Western ' s habit of coming out on the long end in overtime contests showed itself again in this notable victory. With the score tied at 56-56, and regulation time ended, Mel Van Dis missed what would have been the winning free throw, but the chance for a victory wasn ' t wasted. The Broncos went to town in the extra period, and outscored the visitors 11-6 to gain an upset win over the high-flying Peorians. WESTERN 64; CENTRAL MICHIGAN 56 . . . Revenge over another tough opponent. The Broncos were way out in front early in the game, and only in the closing minutes did they relax. Gensichen slipped through 19 points as Western avenged the earlier setback at Mt. Pleasant, and Bassett Brown, newcomer to the lineup, tallied 15 points for Western. Indiana State became the only team to hand the Broncos two losses for the season as they pounded out a 70-57 victory over Western for the Broncos ' seventh loss of the year. With only a slim 31-29 halftime margin, the Sycamores were held in check for the first part of the second half, but when they started rolling, Western was left behind. Gensichen with 17 and Van Dis with 13 led the Bronco attack for the night. It was Western ' s last loss of the year; INDIANA STATE 70; WESTERN 57. Iowa Teachers gave the Broncos a real battle for one half in the next game, but Western pulled away in the final half to win. WESTERN 63; IOWA STATE TEACH- A Van Dis marker against Assumption Boven and St. Ambrose go for another rebound. ERS 54 was the final score. The lowans led, 30-29 at halftime, but Boven and Genslchen went to work in the last half, and the Broncos went out in front to stay. Boven had 16 points to lead the scoring, with Gensichen close behind with 15 tallies. The earlier defeat at the hands of Valparaiso was avenged in the next-to-last contest of trie year with a resounding Western victory over the Crusaders . . . WESTERN 54; VALPARAISO 42. Gensichen led the parade with 15, and Boven seconded him with I I points. Season ' s finale . . . WESTERN 75; ASSUMPTION 54. The Broncos rang up their seventeenth victory for the season over the Canadians, for a record of 17 and 7 for the year. Hal Gensichen, Louie Lang, and Wilbur Steinke closed their collegiate careers, Hal scoring 18 points to lead the night ' s scoring. Van Dis tallied 16, and Bassett Brown 12 as the Broncos ended the 1946-47 cage season in a victorious style. The bench shares the breaks and thriils. too. The three seniors after the last game — Buck Read with Lang, Gensichen, and Steinke breaking training. Front row, left to right: Charles (Bassett) Brown, Benton Harbor St. Johns, junior; Bernard Compton, Flint St. Mary, junior; Co-Captain Lewis Lang, Kalamazoo (State hiigh), senior; Co-Captain Harold Gensichen, South Bend Central, senior; Wayne Terwilliger, Charlotte, sophomore; Ray Postema, Muskegon, freshman. Back row, left to right: Bob Fitch, Three Rivers, sophomore; Don Boven, Kalamazoo Central, sophomore; Wilbur Steinke, Sturgis, senior; Bob Smith, Muskegon Heights, junior; Mel Van Dis, Kalamazoo Central, sophomore; Erwin Fitzgerald, Kalamazoo Central, sophomore; Coach Herbert (Buck) Read. Scoring records fell by the wayside in the 1946-47 Western basketball season, as the highest Bronco total in history was recorded. Breaking the 1945-46 record with a new high of 1,499 points, the 1947 Broncos missed the 1500 mark by only one point. The opposition wasn ' t far behind, as they rolled up 1,307 points, another record total. Five times during the season the team topped seventy points, the high being an 82-55 count over St. Ambrose. In individual scoring, Hal Gensichen became the first Michigan collegiate player to top 1,000 points with a three-year total of 1,066. His 1942 total of 400 (still a record), added to 301 in 1943, and 365 this season when he returned from the Navy, gave him that grand total. Don Boven was an even 100 points behind this year with 265, with Mel Van Dis third with 227. Louie Lang ' s I 12 was fourth, and Erwin Fitzgerald was the fifth man to hit the century mark with an even 100. Other outstanding feats included Sensichen ' s 30-point splurge against Michigan, which was just two points short of tying his record for individual scoring in one game, and Don Boven ' s 97 free throws for the year, just seven short of tying Rudel Miller ' s 1923 record mark of 104 charity tosses. 234 Front row, left to right: Bob Kruger, Three Oaks; Kenny Lane. Hastings; Hal Henrlckson, Grandville; Bob Keeter, Three Rivers; Walt Piggott, Benton Harbor; John Aiwood. Coloma. Back row, left to right; Joe Noorthoeic, Grand Rapids; Dave Sharphorn, Grand Rapids; George Dunn, Birmingham; Dale Artz, Holland; Coach Clayton Maus. All of the above players were B award winners, in addition to Duane Formsma, Grand Rapids; and Bob Rizzardi. Flint. The 1946-47 Bee basketball team recorded nine victories in twelve starts, with twin victories over Valparaiso University ' s Bees highlighting the year. Opening with a victory over Calvin ' s Bees . . . WESTERN 39; CALVIN 36 . . . the Bees dropped the return game to the same team a few nights later . . . CALVIN BEES 42; WESTERN 38. The Fliers from Selfridge Field were next on the card . . . WESTERN 77; SELFRIDGE FIELD 45, for the second win in three starts. Hope ' s Bees were victims Number 3 . . . WESTERN 59; HOPE 33; and then despite Ross Steggles ' 20-point contribution, the team dropped a close one to Selfridge . . . SELFRIDGE FIELD 47; WESTERN 46. Two points variation from this score saw Western clip Valpo a night later . . . WESTERN 48; VALPARAISO BEES 47. Travel- ing to Grand Rapids, the Bees came back with another win . . . WESTERN 58; AQUINAS COLLEGE 28, and in the traditional game . . . W CLUB 37; WESTERN BEES 35. Shifting Into high for the last four games . . . WESTERN 7 I ; PINE LAKE VETERANS 2 I , return game with Hope . . . WESTERN 53; HOPE BEES 48, and the topper against Aquinas ' varsity . . . WESTERN 83; AQUINAS COLLEGE 17. Down at Valpo for the last game of the year, the Bees pinned a loss on Valpo ' s Bees to make it nine wins, three losses . . . WESTERN 45; VALPARAISO BEES 43. B BASKETBALL 235 CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders this year were Jacque Skldmore, Jane Porter, and Pug Ren+ner. Jacque Skidmore and Pug Rentner were also cheerleaders last year. Jane Porter was chosen, In tryou+s held last spring, to assist these two girls. They Inaugurated several new yells; one of which was Sock it to ' em Broncos. Yell sheets containing the school songs and yells were passed out at each game. Wha-da-ya- know? Some seniors actually learned the words to the school song before graduation day! Highlights In the lives of our cheerleaders during the past school year were: the snake dance, followed by a pep meeting held In the Men ' s Gym on Homecoming weekend, leading songs and cheers (in the rain) from baggage cars at the New York Depot when the basketball team returned from Madison Square Garden in New York where they defeated Manhattan College; and the Christmas presentation of recordings of our 65-61 victory over the University of Michigan to Coach Read and Director of Athletics Hyames. Pug, Jane, and Jacque wish to especially thank the following people for their co-operation: Mr. Charles Smith (their faculty advisor), Glenadine Vanderberg, Coach Read, and Mr. Hoekje. Jacque Skidmore, Jane Porter Pug Ren+ner Tuesday, April 22 a+ Michigan Saturday, April 26 at Valparaiso Wednesday, April 30 Michigan State, here Saturday, May 3 Notre Dame, here Tuesday, May 6 at Central Michigan Saturday, May 10 at Michigan State Tuesday, May 13 Valparaiso, here Friday, May 16 at Wisconsin Saturday, May 17 at Wisconsin Tuesday, May 20 Michigan, here Friday, May 23 Bowling Green, here Saturday, May 24 Bowling Green, here Wednesday, May 28 Wisconsin, here Thursday, May 29 Wisconsin, here Friday, May 30 at Notre Dame Saturday, May 31 at Notre Dame Friday, June 6 Northwestern, here Saturday, June 7 Northwestern, here A flock of let+ermen and ofher promising candidates were on hand to form the 1947 Western baseball team, and the number of candidates far exceeded the number for which facilities were available. Men cut from the varsity formed a B team, and a huge field of prospects reported for this squad when the teams started outdoor practice. Handicapped by a lack of outdoor practice, the diamond team started southward on their spring trip with only a few days of real outdoor action to their credit. Rain, and even snow, in the first week of April kept the team indoors, but a team of hopeful Broncos made the tour. Two close de- cisions were dropped to Washington of St. Louis, 3-2 and 5-4, with Ed Wierz- bicki and Curt Prediger the losers. In these games, the lack of outdoor drills was very noticeable. The initial contest was lost in 12 innings, and the second game was decided in the ninth frame. A little Pepper. Concordia was taken into camp, I 1-0, with Ernie Victor the winning pitcher, but rain washed out the second game of this series. Bradley University and the Broncos played a 7-7, eleven-inning tie, with Western taking the second game, 5-3, behind Ed Rossi. Iowa pounded out a 14-3 decision over the Broncos, and after rain cancelled the second meeting, the team returned home. A 17-game regular season schedule faced the Broncos as they took a week from competition to prepare for the Michigan opener. Lineup changes were certain to be made, but the boys who saw action on the spring trip will form the backbone of the 238 squad. Gus Gorguze, Ted Plaza, Bernie Compton, and Harold Throop in the outfield played most of the trip, while Carlton Coss and Don Boven held down first, with Wayne Terwilliger at second, Oran Davis and Nick Milosevich as short, and Dick Groggel at third. Ed Rossi, Ernie Victor, Gordie Bowdell, and Warren (Red) Biddle were the starting pitchers, and Walt Young caught every contest on the southward jaunt. Opening the regular season at Ann Arbor against Michigan, the Broncos dropped a close 7-6 decison to the Wolverines after leading 6-5 going into the last half of the final inning. The loss was the Broncos ' third one-run defeat of the season. At Valparaiso, Indiana, the following Saturday, the Broncos reversed the Michigan score and edged out a 7-6 victory over Valpo ' s Crusaders. Warren (Red) Biddle was the winner, although he needed some ninth-inning help from Ed Rossi. Western led 239 7-3 going Into the last half of the ninth, and Rossi came in to retire the side after three Crusader runs had crossed the plate. A new lineup took the field on Wednesday, April 30, when Michigan State ' s highly- regarded Spartans came to Kalamazoo, and the changes paid off as the Broncos pounded out a 9-1 victory over their traditional rivals from East Lansing. Ed Rossi went the route on the mound for Western, giving up six hits, and Bob Pollard, Carlton Coss, and Walt Young sparked the hitters. The Broncos still were rolling along the next Saturday when Notre Dame came here, but the Irish jinx held, and Notre Dame came out on top of a 6-5 encounter. Red Biddle started for Western, and pitched his best game of the season, but a touch of wildness on the part of Gordon Bowdell, who relieved him in the seventh, sent the Irish ' winning run across the plate. 240 Central Michigan was trounced 12-1 with Ernie Victor on the mound, and then the Broncos moved another step closer to a mythical state diamond title with a return victory over Michigan State, 4-1. Ed Rossi again held the Spartans in check as the Broncos invaded East Lansing and came back with a highly-prized triumph. In as much as State holds a 2-1 victory over Michigan, the Broncos can clinch a mythical state title by beating Michigan on May 20. As the Brown and Gold goes to press, the Valparaiso game scheduled for May 13 was cancelled because of rain, and Western was looking forward to the V isconsin series and the Michigan contest. Batter Up! ' 241 w-v m i ' r . Front row, left to right: George Dud itch, Detroit; Frank Lerchen, Detroit; Bill Sneathen, Grand Rapids; Diclc Groggel, Kalamazoo; Ernie Victor, Holland; Oran Davis. Florence, Texas; Wayne Ter- williger, Charlotte; Joe Cooper, Greenville; Ted Plaza, River Rouge; Ed Wierzbicki, Grand Rapids. Middle row: Coach Frank Noble; Walt Young, Sturgis; John Young. Alma; Bill Kowalski, Muskegon; Ned S+uits, Grand Rapids; Virgil Mooney. Toledo, Ohio; Bob Pollard, Swar+z Creek; Vic Lockwood, Lansing; Bernie Compton, Flint; Gus Gorguie. Detroit; Nick Milosevich, Zeigler. III.; Dick Brune, Detroit; Gordon Bowdell. Detroit; Coach Charles Maher; Warren Biddle, Eaton Rapids; Manager Walt Dmytryshyn, Hamtramck. Back row: Ed Rossi, Center Ridge, Ark.; Carlton Coss, Battle Creek; Don Edwards, Milan; Don Boven, Kalamazoo; Curt Prediger, New Athens, Illinois; Walt Shy, Detroit; Gerry Ellis, Dearborn; Jack VandePlasse, Grand Rapids; Tom Cummings, Battle Creek; Ben Almany. St. Clair Shores; Harold Throop, Rochester; Wayne Crawford, Kalamazoo; Cy Davis, Jackson. B Baseball Schedule: Tuesday, April 22 Hope College, here Saturday, April 26 Percy Jones, here Friday, May 2 at Hope College Saturday, May 3 at Percy Jones Saturday, May 10 Michigan State B, here Wednesday, May 14 at Percy Jones Friday, May 16 at Ionia Reformatory Tuesday, May 20 at Michigan State B Tuesday, May 27 at Ionia Reformatory Saturday, May 31 Percy Jones, here 242 TRACK A near-record crop of candidates turned out for the 1947 outdoor track season as Coach Towner Smith issued the call for thinclads to compete in an eight-meet schedule. Dual meets with Grand Rapids Junior and Loyola of Chicago, along with a triangular involving Detroit and Marquette, and competition in six other championship meets will keep the trackmen busy this year. In the indoor season, the Broncos dropped two close dual meets, one to the University of Chicago at Chicago, 54-50, and the other to Marquette at Milwaukee, 57-48. In the Marquette meet, four Western men set new Marquette field house records, but the Hilltoppers won the relay — also in record time — to take the meet. The Start Ed Moschioni broke the mile mark, Bob Stout tumbled the two-mile standard, Harold Humble set a new time in the 440, and then Moschioni came back to set a new half-mile record. Eddie Taylor took three firsts — with two records in the hurdles, but the Marquette victory in the relay did the trick. 243 In other Indoor competition, the Broncos nnet with fair success. Eddie Taylor tied for first in the high jump at the Michigan A.A.U. meet, and took a third in the high hurdles at the Michigan State Relays. At the Central Collegiate, Taylor repeated his third in the high hurdles, and in the Illinois Tech and Chicago Relays, Eddie ran a close second to the nation ' s top hurdler, hiarrison Dillard of Baldwin-Wallace. The Broncos ' other indoor competition for the season resulted in a runaway win over Albion in a dual meet. Taylor will lead the Bronco tracksters in their outdoor competition, and his presence gives Western strength In the hurdles and the high jump. The thinclads should be strong in the distance runs, too, as Bob Stout, Dick Lucking, and Ed Moschioni of last fall ' s victorious cross-country team are on hand, hierbie Lewis, another cross-country man, and Lindy Davis, Battle Creek 440 star, give added strength as does Fred Veenkamp, Bronco relay ace of a few seasons back. The outdoor schdule: Sat., April 26 — Drake Relays at Des Moines and dual meet with Grand Rapids Junior here. Sat., May 3 — Triangular meet at Kalamazoo with Marquette University and University of Detroit. Sat., May 10 — Defense of Elmhurst Relays team title, at Elmhurst, Illinois. Thursday, May 15 — Dual meet with Loyola University of Chicago, at Kalamazoo. Sat., May 2A — State Intercollegiate Meet at Ypsilantl. Sat., May 31 — Michigan A.A.U. Meet at Ypsilantl. Sat., June 7 — Central Colleglates at Milwaukee and Michigan Junior A.A.U. at Adrian. Sat., June 21 — N.C.A.A. meet, site undecided. 244 4 2. .7 S ' U Front row, left to right: Andy Ness, Battle Creek; Jim Ward, Kalamazoo; Ed MoschlonI, St. Joseph; Ed Hord, Kalamazoo; Horace Chance, San Diego, Cal.; Jim Smith, Oaltlawn, III.; Frantc Gil man, Kalamazoo; Bill Dudas, Benton Harbor; LIndell Davis. Battle Creek; Bob Bass, Muncie, Indiana; Coach Towner Smith, Second row: Lyie LaPlne, Paw Paw; Albert Spronz. Cleveland, Ohio; Gordon Cole, Wayland; Pete Kraak. Decatur; Jack Hasselman, Muskegon; Duane Forsma, Grand Rapids; Dan MusettI, Detroit; John Lees, Detroit; Bob Stout, Kalamazoo; Herble Lewis, South Bend, Ind. Third row: John Easley, Dowaglac; Gerard WIsman, Grand Rapids; Earl Borr, Holland; Loel Newton, Kalamazoo; Everett Gibson, Otsego; Dick Lucking, Kalamazoo; Fred Veenkamp, Grand Rapids; Harold Humble, Detroit. Back row: Ted Smith, Battle Creek; Ed Taylor, Hamtramck; Harold Berner, Kalamazoo; Manager Bob Hagelshaw, Battle Creek; Don Nagel, Detroit. 245 Front row, left to right: Dick Lucking, Kalamazoo Central; Bob Stout, Kalamazoo Central; Ed Moschioni, St. Joseph; Alfred Cortright, Hastings. Back row: Manager Bob Hagelshaw, Battle Creek; John Zielinski. Kalamazoo Central; Edgar Hord, Kalamazoo Central; Jerry Harvey, St. Joseph: Coach Towner Smith. Varsity awards were given to Stout, Moschioni, Lucking, and Herbert Lewis, South Bend, Indiana. Western ' s first post-war cross-country team enjoyed one of the most successful seasons that a Bronco harrier squad has ever known. Victorious in four out of their five dual meets, the Bronco thinclads fell only to the powerful Miami University of Ohio team. WESTERN IB; ALBION COLLEGE 38 ... In the first meet of the season, the Broncos barely missed recording a perfect score against the Britons, as Ed Moschioni and Dick Lucking came home in front of the feld to finish in a first-place tie. Bob Stout in third and Herb Lewis fourth added to the Bronco margin as they rolled up their initial victory. WESTERN 22; ILLINOIS NORMAL 33 . . . Bob Stout, the Bronco ' s leading runner for the year, hit his stride in this meet and broke the existing Western varsity record when he covered the distance in 18.43 as the Broncos recorded victory number two for the season. The record, set over a three and one-quarter mile course, was a new Western record, but did not break the course record held by a Western opponent. WESTERN 20; BUTLER UNIVERSITY 37 . . . The low-scoring Bronco harriers continued their winning streak with a victory over Butler ' s Bulldogs as Bob Stout broke his own varsity record, covering the course in 18:24 to break the week-old mark set against 246 Breaking the tape. m- Illinois Normal. Dick Lucking came in second behind Stout, and Herb Lewis took third in this meet. WESTERN 26; WHEATON COLLEGE 30 . . . Though a Wheaton runner finished first, Western handed the Illinois visitors their first defeat of the year as the Broncos swept to their fourth win of the season. The Wheaton team, coached by Gil Dodds, one of the nation ' s outstanding distance runners, gave the Broncos their stiffest battle to date, but Bob Stout, Dick Lucking, and Ed Moschioni swept the next three places to give the Broncos their victory. MIAMI 19; WESTERN 39 . . . Western ' s hopes for a perfect season were smashed at Oxford, Ohio, in the final meet of the season when a strong Miami team, beaten only by Purdue, handed the Bronco thinclads a defeat. Although Bob Stout broke the Miami course record, he finished third behind two Miami runners who also broke the record which had existed before this meet. The N.C.A.A. Meet saw Bob Stout finish 18th in a field of 148 of the nation ' s top runners, though Western did not enter enough men to figure in the team scoring. Stout was easily the low-point man for the year, and was elected captain at the close of the season. CROSS COUNTRY 247 r. Co-Captains Wally and Bob S+uckert Thirteen regular season matches and four Southern trip encounters face Western ' s 1947 tennismen, as the proteges of Coach Frank Householder prepare for the toughest net schedule ever carded by a Bronco teann. Co-Captains Wally and Bob Stuckert of Milwaukee, the only two seniors on the squad, fornn the nucleus of the 1947 Broncos. Wally was No. I man for the Broncos in 1946, and is playing his third year for the Brown and Gold, while Bob was a pre-war letterman. Back of these two are three other letterman, Arnold Brown, Detroit junior, and two sophomores — Muskegon ' s Ray Postema and John Mllroy of Kalamazoo. All three of these men were regulars in 1946, and have plenty of tennis experience under their belts. Two freshman prospects accompanied these squad members on the Southern trip, first Dixie invasion since pre-war days. Jim Ebersole, Elkhart, Indiana, and Jim Jankowski of Hamtramck, filled out the seven-man team which made the trip. Other outstanding prospects are Worthy DeBoer of Kalamazoo, a reserve in 1946, and Bill Lightvoet, also of Kalamazoo, former Kalamazoo Central high tennis ace. On the Southern invasion, rain washed out two scheduled matches, with Kentucky and Georgia. Fair weather greeted the team at Athens, Georgia, however, and Western went down to an 8-1 defeat, with Wally Stuckert saving the Broncos from a shutout. In a hastily-carded match the following day with Emory University of Atlanta, Western rang up the first win of the year with an 8-2 decision over the hosts. Vanderbilt, met in a postponed match, played the Broncos to a 4-4 tie in the third match of the trip. The final doubles match was not completed because of darkness and Western came back home with a win, one loss, and a tie in three encounters. The regular season opened with Cincinnati, and such potent teams as Illinois ' Big Ten titlists, Notre Dame, Michigan, Northwestern, and Michigan State are included on the card. TENNIS 248 The regular season schedule: Friday, April 18 Cincinnati, here Thursday, April 24 at Notre Dame Saturday, April 26 Illinois, here Wednesday, April 30 Wayne, here Friday, May 2 Michigan State, here Saturday, May 3 Northwestern, here Friday, May 9 . ' ■ Michigan, here Saturday ,May 10 Central Michigan, here Thursday, May 15 Detroit, here Friday, May 16 Marquette, here Saturday, May 17 at Michigan State Friday, May 23 at Central Michigan Saturday, May 24 at Detroit May 29, 30, 31 Central Collegiate at Notre Dame Front row, leff to right: John Milroy. Kalamazoo: Ray Postema, Muskegon; Arnold Brown, Detroit. Back row: Worthy DeBoer. Kalamazoo; Jim Ebersole, Elkhart. Indiana; Jim Jankowski, Hamtramck; Bill Lightvoet, Kalamazoo. GOLF Prospects for a winning golf team at Western for 1947 were bright, as a host of promising linksmen turned out for Coach Fred Huff ' s squad. Lettermen Val Bleech, leading golfer from 1946, and Chuck Hohn, former Navy trainee here who lettered in golf then, were the only two monogram wearers to turn out for the squad. With these t wo men as the first-line prospects. Huff picked two other men to travel southward on the first spring trip since before the war. Chuck Knox, who with Hohn gives Royal Oak plenty of representation on the team, and A! Zaskowski, Grand Rapids freshman, accompanied Huff, Bleech, and Hohn on the four-match trip. Opening with Butler University, the Broncos clipped out a neat 12-6 victory over the Bulldogs, but the following day saw Kentucky ' s smooth-working squad smash out a I6I 2 to 11 2 win over the Broncos. Western Kentucky fell, l4 ' 2 to 3I 2, and Tennessee was conquered, I M j to 6I 2. fo give Western three out of four for the trip. The weeks following spring vacation found no matches scheduled for the linksmen, as Huff conducted an elimination tournament to pick the balance of the eight-man varsity squad which would represent Western in the lO-match regular season. Joe Evans, hard-hitting former Ball State athlete, and Ralph Redmond, Owosso champion, were among the leading candidates. Dean Wilson, footballer from Traverse City; Bruce Corley, formerly of Howe Military; Bill Heyn, of Bridgman; and Don Newquist, from sunny Los Angeles, California, were among the other candidates. Six home and four away matches make up the schedule. Single matches with Michigan Tech (Houghton) and Valparaiso, both of them here, give the home card the two extra matches. 250 The complete card: Tuesday, April 29 at Toledo University Saturday, May 3 Detroit and Wayne at Detroit Tuesday, May 6 Toledo, here Tuesday, May 13 at Illinois Tech Friday, May 16 University of Detroit, here Saturday, May 17 Wayne University, here Thursday, May 22 Valparaiso University, here Saturday, May 24 Illinois Tech, here Thursday, May 29 Michigan Tech, here Front row, left to right: Coach Fred Huff; Dean Wilson, Traverse City; Chuck Hohn, Royal Oak; Chuck Knox, Royal Oak; Val Bleech, Kalamazoo. Back row: Al Zaskowskl. Grand Rapids; Don Newqulst, Los Angeles, Cal.; Bill Heyn, Bridgman; Ralph Redmond, Owosso; Druce Corley, Jackson. ■■l :s it. ' MEN ' S PHYSICAL EDUCATION Western ' s A+hle+Ic Department possesses as fine a system In physical education as can be found in any college in the nation, both for the physical education major and the student of another field. Every male student who enters Western is required to take three hours of physical education per week for six semesters in residence. The physical education must start with the student ' s first semester here, and thus the physical education in the senior year, or seventh and eighth semesters, is optional. Veterans are credited with four semesters of physical education for their service, but they must start in their first semester here to take the other two semesters of work. Present facilities are taxed to the limit to handle the complete program, and the Athletic Department officials have some difficulty in carrying out their aims one hundred percent, but plans are In the making which will enable the department to 252 handle the program completely. At present, there is a need for more classroon facilities and for more fields for outdoor work. Physical Education majors on Western ' s campus receive as complete a course in other fields as do the students in any department on campus. The success of the program is attested to by the outstanding success that Western physical education graduates have made in the coaching field throughout the state. Coach R. Welfi, J. H. Riling, Neil Jackson, J. Graham, A. Micatrofto. 253 The primary objective of the major ' s course is not, as some believe, only coaching, but an interest in the general health of the people with whom the major will eventually work. Physical education students must complete courses in the history and principles of physical education, work In general physical education for such activities as softball, handball, soccer, and wrestling, and courses In playground and community recreation for year-round work in that field. In the actual coaching field, the physical education major studies complete programs in all kinds of first aid and training room work, and separate courses in the funda- mentals and techniques of the four major sports — football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Swimming and Red Cross work is offered so that the student may complete the requirements for certification in this work. The completeness and wide scope of the physical education program at Western is often underestimated, but on our campus Is a system of which we can rightly be proud; one that covers the needs not only of the physical education students, but the needs of the entire male student body. 254 INTRAMURALS The largest intramural season in Western ' s history kept Director Clayton Maus ' s department busy from the first day of school in the fall right up to the last weeks of studies in the springtime, yet the huge program came off with a minimum of delay. Touch football was the first item of the year, and Corbett Hall of Vandercook laid claim to the title of champion, though too many tie games deadlocked the issue. Ties and rainy weather didn ' t hamper the enthusiasm of the boys, though, for on at least one occasion, the boys played barefoot in driving rain — and enjoyed it. In the winter months, Mr. Maus organized the largest basketball league in the school ' s history, and with some very capable assistance from his student right-hand-man. Bob Carlson, the tournament proved to be a big success. An original field of forty-two teams involving 350 boys was narrowed down to 16 teams by the regular season play, and then the final single elimination tourney was started. Despite postponements caused by the heavy schedule of other games carded for the gym floor, the tourney was played through to a successful completion. The W Club, which earlier In the season had beaten the Bronco Bee team, fell late In the tourney to the Funnel Club, 45-35. In the other semi-final game, the Swiss itchers dropped Grosser ' s Vandercook champs, 54-40. In the final contest, the Swiss Itchers jumped into an early lead and rolled to a 60-42 victory. Johnny Stevens, Captain Bill Perrin, Harry Parker, Johnny Milroy, Hilt Foster, Al Krueger, Jim Beadle, and Art Gillespie were awarded medals as the school champions. 255 An eight-team bowling league completed a successful intramural season in February, and Captain Dick Groggel ' s squad walked off with the honors in the sport. Groggel was high-pin man for the season, and he had plenty of support from Val Bleech, Wally Stuckert, and Bernie Zuidema. The most widely-heralded athletic activity outside of varsity competition was the interest shown in boxing this year. Under Coach Roy Wietz, the Broncos made an excellent show- ing in the city and state Golden Gloves championships. Homer Branch and Chuck Evans took city titles in the 147 and welter- weight divisions, while Al Micatrotto went all the way to become the state heavyweight titlist. Micatrotto was eligible for the national tournament at Chicago, but Wietz declined to enter him, preferring to wait another season until the Cleveland heavyweight has had more time to develop. Climax of the boxing season was the first annual boxing show, which found an enthusiastic audience and some fine competition. Proceeds from the show, which attracted a large crowd Another bucket? 256 of Westernites and ring fans, v III be used to purchase more boxing equipnnent for the school. As the Brown and Gold went to press, plans for the spring intramurals called for track, Softball, and golf to highlight the program. Tennis activities have been cut because of the shortage of courts, but the other activities will proceed as planned. There will be three softball leagues — the Independents, the frat leagues, and the dormitory leagues. An intramural golf tourney will be sponsored, with a series of preliminary rounds leading up to the final championship play. In track, an Intramural team carnival will be held, with team and Individual titles to be decided. There will be competition in various relay events, in field events, and the dashes. Competition will be open to anyone not entered in varsity competition at the time. If enough Interest is shown in archery, that sport will be added to the spring agenda, but even without the archery competition, the calendar will be full for Mr. Maus and his ever-busy department. 257 First row: Miss McRober+s, Glena Boyer, Lillian Felix, Maxine Sprilc. Doris Dureclty, FayeHa Paulson, Miss Worner, Mildred Ronney. Virginia Nickon, Kathryn Rasmussen. Miss Botfje. Back row: Jean Flint. Georgia Win+errowd, Lois Schember. Joan Hoffman, Gloria Scoff, Sfilrley Frederick, Juanl+a Overby, June Hepner, Doris Cuvert, Beverly Jones, Betty Cockron, Muriel fHopkins. Marge Wlllems. This organiia-Hon is open to ail women Phys Ed students and those Interested irr that field. The meetings are held once a month, and are presided over by Doris Durecky, president of the group. At the meetings events and parties of interest are planned. This year sport movies were shown, several interesting lectures given, and various other types of programs planned. This organization has many traditional events and this year the big affair was the mid-winter dinner under the capable hands of Marge Willems. The theme of the dinner was the months , and each guest sat at a table decorated to represent her birthday month. Another get together was the annual cookout _ It can be said that a very enjoyable year has passed for the P. E. A. WOMEN ' S PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 258 The banquet. The enferfainment. The BROWN GOLD staff wish to thank the numerous clubs, organizations, the Athletic Board, and advertisers for the fine co-operation they have given in presenting this book. Without this co-operation no task this large would be possible. 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How does this vital comnnodlty get to the printers, binders and fabricators from the busy mills of Kalamazoo? Bermingham and Prosser, for many years, has served printers as a dependable source of fine papers . . . enameled book stock, offset, sulphite or rag content bonds, service weight manila . . . each type carefully selected for quality and distributed through the Bermingham-Prosser network of sales outlets. Jjermlncjkam fr 1 rosser KALAMAZOO • Chicago • New Cleveland ® Des Moines York e Kansas City • Detroit • Akron • St. Louis + +• PUBLIC ADDRESS In+er-Communication and Radio Parts and Equipment Southwest Michigan hieadquarters Ralph M. Ralston Co. 201 N. Park Street KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Compliments of BESTERVELT FOOD MARKET AND WELBAUM ' S BARBER SHOP Show her you mean it for keeps with a sparkling clianioni engage- ment ring ... a brilliant diamond, set in an exquisitely detailed ninuntine. PAUL E. MORRISON Corner Michigan and Rose Jewelry 356 S. Burdick St. for good haircuts 27 KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 2 COMPLIMENTS OF BRUNDAGE COMPANY -M OAKLEY OLDFIELD FOR BETTER HOME HEATING Coal — Fuel Oil — Automatic Oil Heating 329 South Pitcher Street Phone 3-1221 + JOLLY KIDS TOGS Manufacturers of Children ' s and Infants ' Wear FACTORIES: KALAMAZOO, BELDING, SOUTH HAVEN •| i.- uii — DH- iin — iin— ■■— ' ii — 111 Ask for ICE CREAM BUY WITH CONFIDENCE HOLLY ' S JUST WONDERFUL FOOD Air Conditioned 128 E. MICHIGAN 618 W. MICHIGAN 273 MILLER and BOERMAN SPORTING GOODS 330 W. Mich gan Ave. Athletics Indoor Gannes Hunting Golf Fishing Archery Sportswear Tennis Mod el Ai planes NOW MORE THAN EVER IT PAYS TO PLAY I I I X ' IT ' S SO GOOD IT ' S PERFECT + — HOME APP L I A N C E S iiU , Mlamazoo QUALITY LEADERS SINCE 1901 Compliments of Kalamazoo Stove and Furnace Company 56 ROCHESTER STREET +— -.. .,, ., .. .. , . n .. .. . .. .. .. -f Compliments of Buy Your CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS and SPORTSWEAR at ARMINTROUT ' S KOOI-KNAPPER CO. YELLOW FRONT STORES 128 N. BURDICK ST. 534 Portage 762 West Main Because we give you better values, tell ANNE WAYNE, Prop. your friends about us, please. I 1 274 Greetings from The Pharm mvi OAKLANP PHARMACY MICHIGAN AT ACADEMY, vhere the gang goes VIC ' S MARKET THE MARKET OF FINE MEATS 722 Locust Street Kala VICTOR L. DRUCKENBRODT, Prop. AUTOGRAPHS .. — 4. OFFICE MACHINES 148 EAST SOUTH STREET KALAMAZOO 5. MICH. 275 We are proud of WESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE You Can ' t Do Any Better! A for a thorough College Training, United and we also know you can ' t do Motors any better than M T for a Service Complete Automotive ChecV-Up Instant Service — Genuine Parts Reasonable Prices M T Battery Electric Co. 131 West Kalamazoo Avenue Always Insist On MIR ACLE AN THE ONLY CERTIFIED DRY CLEANING PROCESS Kalamazoo Laundry Co. Phone 3-2551 239 North Rose Street AUTOGRAPHS ENJOY DAILY... SCHENSUL ' S VALUE SCHENSUL ' S QUALITY SCHENSUL ' S SERVICE SCHENSUL ' S Michigan ' s Finest Cafeteria 276 COMPLIMENTS OF CHOCOLATE SHOP 134 W. SOUTH WHERE QUALITY IS SUPREME Lunches - Dinners Fine Delicatessen Candies - Salted Nuts Better Baked Goods CADE ' S FOOD SHOP, Inc. 216 South Burdick Street „ — ii ' i— nr. AUTOGRAPHS Compliments of BETTER CLASS DRY CLEANING PETER PAN BAKERS Garments Cleaned by the ECONOMY Stay Cleaned Longer Kalamazoo ' s Home-Owned Bakery FIVE STORES ECONOMY CLEANERS ' Say Peter Pan to your Grocery Man ' 817 South Westnedge Phone 3-1317 277 G IAN l Sootless, Smokeless, Processed NATURAL GAS is just NATURALLY CLEAN THE WONDER-FUEL POINTS THE WAY TO MORE COMFORTABLE, MODERN LIVING CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY Compliments of MILLER-DAVIS COMPANY ENGINEERS and BUILDERS KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN 278 I ' ve just come from Leo ' s, you know. H; Sally . . . ' Lo Bess! There ' s Jo! ' They ' ve Whirley Girley frocks simply charming; Joe College finds them most alarming! 279 THE KflLflMflZOO COUNTY AUTO DEALERS flSSOCIflTION AXTELL NASH CO N. J. BAUMANN BISCEGLIA MOTOR SALES . OTIS W. BOYLAN .... H. J. COOPER CROOKSTON DeNOOYER BROS PERCY HALL ORRIN B. HAYES HELMS MOTOR SALES . . HYCOOP JOHN P. KOESTNER . . . C. W. KRUM SON . . . MAHER AUTO SALES . . . OWEN P. MORTON .... CHAS. MOULD NEWLAND AUTO SALES . . OLSON BROS PARCHMENT MOTOR SALES . PAPER CITY MOTOR SALES . HOWARD PORE PORTER-SULLIVAN . . . . SCHOOLCRAFT AUTO SALES 711 W. Michigan 768 W. Michigan 738 W. Main . 469 W. Michigan 405 W. Michigan 301 W. Kalamazoo 353 Portage . . 749 W. Michigan 530 W. Academy St Vicksburg . . . 1018 Washington 301 Blaine . . Schoolcraft Vicksburg 1116 S. Westnedge 126 S. Westnedge 1625 Douglas . 478 W. Michigan 108 Roberts St. 179 Portage . 516 Portage . 130 N. Church Schoolcraft Nash Hudson Studebaker Buick Dodge-Plymouth White Truck Chevrolet Jeep Oldsmobiie Ford Kaiser-Frazier G.M.C. Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet Chrysler-Plymouth Used Cars Packard Ford Pontiac-Cadillac Ford Mercury Hudson 280 YOUNG FASHIONS DESIGNED FOR CAMPUS NEEDS AUNT KATIE ' S SHOPPE The Marlborough 471 W. South St. + Compliments of A. M. TODD COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICH. , — + AUTOGRAPHS COMPLIMENTS WHEELER - BLANEY COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Compliments of BARD STEEL AND MILL SUPPLY COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICH. 281 John C. Klosterman Company 901-911 Portage St. - Kalamazoo, Michigan Wholesale Distributor of Nationally Advertised CIGARS, PIPES, CANDIES FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES Compliments of NEUMODE HOSIERY Dependable Wear in Every Pair 102 S. Burdick Phone 2-8792 AUTOGRAPHS + ■■ Do not ride during rush hours. STEP BACK IN THE BUS Prevent Accidents. COURTESY IS NOT RATIONED KALAMAZOO CITY LINES Compliments of HOWARD J. COOPER DODGE PLYMOUTH DODGE TRUCKS 282 4 -LETTER FUEL SERVICE Like an all-around athlete. Sergeant fuel service Is equally good In all departments — oil, coal, stoker coal, coke, and trained Inspection and adjustment for both oil burners and stokers. Just call 3-1363. E. M. SERGEANT FUEL CO. IMPERIAL BEVERAGE CO. BOTTLERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF CANADA DRY - SPUR HIRES ROOT BEER MISSION ORANGE Compliments of WRIGHT ' S BARBER SH O PPE THE DRUG SHOP YOUR PRESCRIPTION HEADQUARTERS 121 EAST SOUTH STREET Compliments of MILLER LUMBER COMPANY 1919 FACTORY STREET + 283 ALWAYS . . . glad to handle the banking needs of Western ' s students and faculty FIRST NATIONAL BANK and TRUST COMPANY WHEN IN KALAMAZOO . . . STAY AT THE PARK-AMERICAN HOTEL Rates $ 1.50 and up Free Parking STUDENTS! ... THE ATOMIC AGE REQUIRES ATOMIC THINKING Lake Street New and Used Lumber Company — + MICHIGAN AUTOMATIC MACHINE CO. 1809 So. Burdick Street Coin Operated Amusement Devices New and Used Records Phonograph Rental ROBERT DE VRIES DOUGLAS McDONALD PHONE 4-4620 Compliments of THE MUSIC SHOP 313 S. BURDICK — PHONE 6743 Music - Accessories - Records + . — .. Compliments of SOUTH SIDE LUMBER COMPANY 2033 Portage ... for LUMBER Phones: 2-8612 - 7287 CARL V. RECK JEWELER PERFECT DIAMONDS 112 W. South Street KALAMAZOO - MICHIGAN Phone 6414 284 . T mmm KALAMAZOO ' S LARGEST INDUSTRY KEEPS GROWING Sutherland ' s two new buildings, above, are latest in a progressive, 29 year history of sound expansion . . . v ill provide newest facilities and space for increased production of famous Sutherland paper- board specialties . . . cartons and containers for all types of products . . . paperware for homes and clubs. Sutherland ' s wide diversity of operation — in practically every major American marketing field — means almost unlimited possibilities for steady pro- duction and future expansion . . . greater opportuni- ties for its employees who, today, receive the highest rate of pay in the paperboard industry. SUTHERLAND PAPER COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN GUIDED PLANT TOURS ARRANGED FOR GROUPS. DON ' T WAIT! PREPARE TO ENJOY YOUR SPRING DANCING SEASON RUMBA - FOX TROTS - ONE-STEP SAMBA - TANGO - WALTZ - LINDY Are you satisfied with your dancing or just getting by ? You will certainly want to keep up with the popular dance trend, and you can get your training at a price you can afford to pay. We feature private training, small private groups and class work. • DANCE • Dancing is like conversation to music , the more steps you acquire the better you can express yourself on the dance floor. You must be able to lead your words or steps without any effort. This final stage can only be accomplished by honest effort, practice and, most important, proper Instruction — this last is our guarantee. Start now. New Beginners, Ballet, Tap,, Acrobatic and Charm School EDITH M. LEWIS, SCHOOL OF DANCE 917 S. BURDICK PHONE 2-6088 AUTOGRAPHS . — ._. — .._.. Compliments of MASTER-CRAFT CORPORATION Manufacturers of QUALITY LOOSE LEAF PRODUCTS Kalamazoo, Michigan B E - M O Potato Chips AND Popt Corn BE-MO FOODS, Inc. 800 Cobb Avenue KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 286 COMPLIMENTS OF R. A. THOMAS Hardware and Mill Supplies Paints and Home Furnishings 348 No. Burdick — Phone 2-0141 AND DALLAS SWEET SHOP HIGH QUALITY CANDY You can pay more, but you can ' t buy better candy for the money. 336 No. Burdick Street LANSING 9-3927 KALAMAZOO 3-4996 J .Ldk JJomieLLij Shop DISTINCTIVE APPAREL It ' s Always a Pleasure to Serve You ' Compliments of ten. ICE CREAM THE NEW 9 VITAMIN ENRICHED ICE CREAM KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN COMPLIMENTS OF + — .„ Southwestern Michigan ' s Most Modern Dairy GOLDEN GUERNSEY MILK HOMOGENIZED VITAMIN D MILK MICHIGAN AVE. GROCERY A. VAN MAAREN, Proprietor Phone 9047 1502 Michigan Ave. .._.+ COMPLIMENTS OF M. SHINBERG REAL ESTATE BROKER 405 Pythian Building Phones: 2-2726 - 2-9910 I 287 COMPLIMENTS OF M.C.J. BILLINGHAM INCORPORATED ARCHITECTS and CONTRACTORS KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN 288 • • 289 I hLIIVG R RQS. F yERARD (o. Good Printing KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN Since 1869 Complete Printing and Binding Service ?• owi BROWN % GOLD has been produced complete all under one roof. 290 .?■?«• • ' ■ ' u p i w- A . ' :r r- - mv -  -s i s ■J-l ' ■t